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Category Manager - 3rd Party Spend
Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,000 - £66,000 + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Are you a commercially savvy procurement professional ready to drive change across complex sourcing environments? We're looking for a talented Category Manager to join a leading organisation where third-party spend is being re imagined through innovation, strategy and strong business alignment
Key Responsibilities
Profile category spend and identify opportunities for optimisation.
Partner with internal stakeholders to scope requirements and lead sourcing events.
Deliver effective RFX processes, supplier negotiations, and contracting.
Ensure all sourcing activities meet compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Support ongoing improvement of sourcing policies, procedures, and buying channels.
Stay ahead of market trends, tools and best practices within category management.
Influence internal decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Category Management.
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
A confident negotiator with a good grasp of procurement controls and governance.
Knowledge of vendor management systems or experience in regulated industries is a plus.
CIPS certification or working towards it would be an advantage.
Why Join?
You'll join a high-performing team in an organisation that's investing in procurement transformation. Whether you're looking to grow your strategic sourcing expertise, lead complex projects or make a tangible impact, this is your chance to do just that - all within a flexible and collaborative environment.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
