Category Manager – 3rd Party SpendLocation: ManchesterSalary: £55,000 – £66,000 + BenefitsType: 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 reimagined 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.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIMESpecialism: Procurement & Supply ChainFocus: Purchasing / ProcurementIndustry: Purchasing and ProcurementWorkplace Type: HybridExperience Level: AssociateJob Reference: EWRFET-FFE7F0E2Date posted: 16 April 2025Consultant: Lee Carey
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