Category Manager

Your new roleAre you a skilled procurement professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a leading national organisation to recruit an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their high-performing team.This is a remote-based role with occasional travel to offices in Yorkshire, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy and manage a diverse portfolio of supply contracts across key categories. You'll play a vital role in delivering cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable procurement solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading category-specific procurement strategies and contract work plans
• Managing end-to-end tender processes and supplier negotiations
• Driving cost savings and increasing contract coverage
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met
• Providing expert procurement advice and supporting best practice
• Analysing spend data and developing market intelligence

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A solid understanding of procurement best practice and e-Procurement tools
• Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities
• A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to travel nationally when required
• Corporate or Indirect experience would be highly advantageous with experience in managing categories such as Utilities, Waste or Facilities.
• Holding a CIPS qualification or working towards it would be preferred.
• Experience or an understanding of Public Sector procurement or the Procurement Act 2023 would also be advantageous

What you'll get in returnA starting salary between £40,000 - £43,000 per annum would be on offer with an excellent benefits package on top of this. You will be given a genuine opportunity to develop your career and work with a fantastic and supportive team. The role also offers flexible working and is largely remote with occasional travel to offices within the Yorkshire region.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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