Role: Principal Category ManagerDuration: Initial 18-month contact (Inside IR35)Location: Reading (2-3 days a week onsite)We''re working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Principal Category Manager for a senior commercial role supporting multiple complex programmes. This position offers strategic ownership rather than direct line management and would suit someone comfortable operating at pace in a regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver sourcing strategies across up to three major programmes.Own commercial strategy, contracting models, and supplier performance frameworks.Define routes to market and lead sourcing activity.Provide task leadership across commercial and procurement teams.Work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive-level contacts.Key RequirementsStrong background in senior commercial or category management roles.Experience delivering complex sourcing strategies.Public sector experience is required.Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.Desirable ExperienceFamiliarity with systems such as Jaggaer, Oracle Fusion, or CEMAR.NEC contract experience or accreditation.MCIPS (or equivalent) - desirable, not essential.If this looks like a good fit, please apply or contact Fintan at TEC Partners for more detail. ..... full job details .....