Assistant Category Manager

Michael Page; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm is looking for an Assistant Category Manager in Ringway. The role involves managing procurement categories, analyzing data, and engaging with suppliers. Competitive salary between £35,000 and £43,000, flexible working with 1-2 days on-site in Manchester, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and excellent pension benefits. This is a permanent, full-time position offering stability and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using procurement tools and software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Own smaller categories end-to-end, engaging with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Analyse data to identify trends and deliver improvements.
• Execute sourcing activity per category plan, including negotiations.
• Support sourcing projects across the category.
• Facilitate key supplier meetings.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in procurement tools

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are currently partnered with an excellent organisation based in Central Manchester and are recruiting an Assistant Category Manager due to internal promotion. This role will be working within a first-class procurement team and will require travel to the Manchester Office 1-2 days per week.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation based in Central Manchester known for its strong market presence and collaborative work environment. They focus on delivering quality products and services while fostering innovation within its procurement and supply chain operations.

Description

As Assistant Category Manager you will report into the Category Manager and be working within the HR & Professional Services Category.

Duties

• Own some of your smaller categories end-to-end, supporting with stakeholder and supplier engagement, planning, sourcing and supplier management.
• Analyse financial, supplier and market data to identify trends, delivering value, service improvements and commercial benefits.
• Execute sourcing activity in line with the category plan, including tendering, analysis, selection, negotiation and contracting with suppliers.
• Support sourcing projects across the wider category.
• Facilitate key supplier meetings.

Profile

A successful Assistant Category Manager should have:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using procurement tools and software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £43,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements with 1-2 days on-site in Manchester city centre.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment within a market leading organisation.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension & wider benefits.
• Permanent, full-time position offering stability and career progression