Junior Category Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Work closely with the Marketing Category Manager in identifying opportunities for the short & medium term through the provision of insight via business feedback, analysis of procurement spend and supplier research
- Take ownership of transactional category relationships with the business and suppliers involved in categories such as stationary, corporate gifting and branded products, sustainability, sponsorship and marketing (this is not an exhaustive list);
- Support the Marketing Category Manager in conducting end to end Procurement Cycle activities including supplier research, issue of tender documentation and facilitation of supplier clarifications
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value for the Formula One Group with robust terms & conditions that manages the Group’s risk appropriately and are in alignment with business needs
- Provide guidance to business where specifications required and ensure the final product is clear, unambiguous and meaningful to the marketplace
- Support the Category Lead where requested, and own the verification process of all Purchase Order Requisition’s (POR) within your sub-category and ensure that the businesses are compliant in their requests
- Ability to understand key contractual terms and to challenge suppliers where necessary to meet business objectives
- An understanding of Category management and its role within Procurement and the wider business
- Excellent communication with strong written and presentation skills
- Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills to create pivot tables & other data analysis insights to support the Marketing Category Manager in providing strategic direction
- Ability to influence and drive behavioral change both internally and with the supply chain
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Working knowledge of P2P systems
- To be self-motivated, work under own initiative and as part of a team
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Category Manager roles across Formula 1's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75,000 - £86,597 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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