Category Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Structured development

Broad procurement exposure

Generous benefits

Long-term progression

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Category Manager to join the Procurement team on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office). The role covers sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations across diverse spend categories.

The role suits someone looking to broaden exposure in procurement, with a collaborative environment and clear development opportunities within a respected organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in procurement, purchasing or sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• A commercial mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting tenders, RFQs, RFPs or supplier selection activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing and tendering activities from initial requirement through to contract award.
• Supporting supplier selection, evaluation and onboarding processes.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
• Assisting with supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Conducting market research and supplier analysis.
• Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with internal policies and procedures.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and risk assessments.
• Providing procurement guidance and best practice advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Tender support

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Category Manager Cambridge | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office-Based) | £36,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career?

We're working with a highly respected organisation seeking a Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement experience who wants to gain broader exposure to sourcing, supplier management, stakeholder engagement and contract negotiations across a diverse range of spend categories.

This role would suit an ambitious Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Assistant Category Manager or Junior Category Manager looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Category Manager, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver procurement projects, manage sourcing activities and support the delivery of value-driven purchasing decisions.

• Managing sourcing and tendering activities from initial requirement through to contract award
• Supporting supplier selection, evaluation and onboarding processes
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements
• Assisting with supplier negotiations and contract discussions
• Conducting market research and supplier analysis
• Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with internal policies and procedures
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and risk assessments
• Providing procurement guidance and best practice advice to stakeholders

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working within a procurement, purchasing or sourcing environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities
• A commercial mindset with strong analytical skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience supporting tenders, RFQs, RFPs or supplier selection activities

Applications are welcomed from candidates at the earlier stages of their procurement career who are keen to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility.

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification (or working towards)
• Exposure to contract management, supplier negotiations or category management
• Experience within a complex or multi-stakeholder organisation

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Structured development and training opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement categories and projects
• Generous benefits package
• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you're looking for a role that will broaden your procurement experience and provide exposure to strategic sourcing activities, we'd love to hear from you.