Category Manager

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace. Ocean Infinity is seeking a Category Manager to play a key role within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team, positioned as a critical interface between Procurement and a wide range of internal stakeholders primarily supporting our defence work. Reporting to the Procurement Senior Manager, the role bridges strategic category leadership with high‑quality operational delivery, supporting the planning, sourcing, contracting and delivery of supply solutions in a fast‑paced maritime robotics environment. Acting as the single point of contact for assigned projects and categories, the Category Manager partners closely with project managers, engineers, operational leads and budget holders to deliver on‑time, cost‑effective and compliant outcomes, while balancing competing business priorities. The role owns category strategies and delivery in defined areas of spend, leads complex sourcing and supplier performance management, and line manages a small team of between 1 & 4 Buyers. The Category Manager provides clear commercial recommendations grounded in market insight, total cost of ownership, supplier performance and risk, and is expected to build effective relationships, influence decisions and apply constructive challenge as a trusted partner to the business. What you will do Own and deliver category strategies for defined spend areas, aligning to Procurement Senior Manager direction and business objectives, and translating strategy into sourcing pipelines, contracting plans and SRM actions. Act as the procurement single point of contact for assigned projects, owning the commercial interface with project managers, engineers, operational leads and budget holders. Build and manage effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring early engagement, alignment and clear expectation management across cost, schedule, quality, ESG and risk. Partner…