Arguile
Category Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Interim Category Manager – Net Zero Technology, Metering & Heating Appliances Procurement
Contract | Hybrid | 6 Months
A leading UK energy organisation is seeking experienced Interim Category Managers to support procurement activity across critical Net Zero technology and energy transition categories.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function, managing strategic sourcing activity and supplier relationships across areas including smart energy solutions, renewable technologies and essential customer energy services.
Key Categories:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
-
Net Zero Technology
- Solar solutions
- Battery storage
- Connected home technology
- Smart energy products (including Hive-related technologies)
-
Metering
- Smart meter procurement
- Meter installation services
- Meter data services
- Technical supplier management
-
Heating Appliances
- Heating technology procurement
- Appliance supply chains
- Installation and service providers
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end category management activities
- Develop sourcing strategies and run tenders
- Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
- Deliver cost savings and value improvements
- Work closely with technical, operational, and sustainability stakeholders
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You:
You will be an experienced Category Manager / Senior Category Manager with a strong procurement background, ideally gained within:
- Energy / utilities
- Renewable energy / Net Zero programmes
- Infrastructure
- Engineering
- Technology-led environments
Experience managing technical suppliers, services procurement, and complex stakeholder groups is highly desirable.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills