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Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
About the role
We’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Category Manager to join our growing Procurement team in London. This is a high-impact role with cross-category responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver on our procurement strategy across multiple business functions (People, Talent, Facilities and Professional Services).This is a critical hire aimed at professionalising and optimising our procurement capabilities. You will take full ownership of multiple procurement categories, build strong supplier and senior stakeholder relationships, and lead initiatives to drive value, reduce costs, and embed procurement best practices throughout the business.
What you'll do
Category Ownership: End-to-end category management across a range of areas including People, Talent, Facilities, and Professional Services.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute category strategies aligned to commercial priorities, business needs, and supplier opportunities.
Procurement Delivery: Lead business-as-usual procurement activity such as new requests, contract renewals, and vendor negotiations.
Vendor Management: Drive supplier rationalisation and consolidation activities to optimise costs and increase operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with functional leads and our senior management team to embed procurement strategy, support project delivery, and deliver maximum value in line with Kraken’s strategic initiatives.
Work closely with our commercial team to ensure commercial partners are delivering value-add services to Kraken and share market knowledge and commercial expertise to facilitate collective delivery.
Own supplier relationship management within your assigned categories, ensuring ongoing performance, compliance, and value delivery.
Project Leadership: Support and/or lead key cross-functional initiatives such as contractor reviews, global office growth/relocation, and system rationalisation.
Process Improvement: Embed procurement best practice, policy, and governance across the wider business.
Cross-functional Collaboration: ensure adherence to cross-functional procedures as part of the procurement process, collaborating with Legal, Security, Privacy, Finance and subject matter experts.
What you'll need
Proven experience in a cross-category procurement or category management role
Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
Strong experience in mitigating commercial risk and maximising commercial opportunity
Ability to work autonomously while building strong collaborative relationships
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into procurement actions
Experience in a fast-paced, scaling business experience is preferred
If you’re a collaborative, high-performing individual who can drive cultural change with confidence and empathy - holding stakeholders to account while enabling the business to deliver at pace - then we’d love to hear from you!
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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