Job Description
Role: Category ManagerLocation: BroughSalary: £40,000 – £50,000Sector: Manufacturing
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation in a key strategic role. The Category Manager will take ownership of defined spend categories, driving value through effective category strategies, supplier management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with business objectives
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Leading supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management activities
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Managing and developing relationships with key strategic suppliers
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Analysing spend, market trends, and supply risks to inform commercial decisions
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Working closely with internal stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance
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Driving continuous improvement across cost, quality, service, and sustainability
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Supporting manufacturing projects and new product introductions with effective sourcing solutions
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Ensuring procurement policies, governance, and best practice are followed
The successful candidate will have:
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Proven experience as a Category Manager or Senior Buyer within a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering value
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Experience managing complex spend categories and strategic suppliers
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The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
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Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem solving
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CIPS qualification or working towards this would be advantageous
In return, our client is offering a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, along with an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative and progressive manufacturing business.
