Category Manager

TXM Recruit; Churchtown; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Rail company is seeking a motivated Category Manager based in Southport. This role involves driving supplier performance, developing category strategies, and requiring a degree with CIPS Level 5/6. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of relevant procurement experience and the ability to travel across the UK. Benefits include competitive salary, car, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Business needs a car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme + death in service cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Retail discounts & recognition rewards

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years procurement experience in consumables/fasteners.
• Experience within a manufacturing or distributed product environment.
• Ability to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Responsibilities

• Leverage competitive advantage in supplier performance.
• Develop category strategies and supplier development plans.
• Lead contracting arrangements and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Procurement

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree qualified

CIPS Level 5/6

Job description

TXM is working with a global Rail company that is currently recruiting a Category Manager based in Southport. Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced candidate to join their expanding team.

As a Category Manager, you’ll:

• Leverage competitive advantage and drive best‑in‑class supplier performance.
• Develop and implement category strategies and supplier development plans.
• Lead contracting arrangements, including framework agreements and long‑term contracts.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure delivery of business objectives.
• Analyse and interpret complex data to support strategic decisions.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Travel across the UK (and occasionally overseas) to support supplier engagement and projects.

Desired skills & experience:

• Degree qualified and CIPS Level 5 / 6 (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years’ procurement experience in consumables / fasteners within a manufacturing or distributed product environment. This is a hybrid role with flexibility around the days in the office, but travelling will be a big part to play in this role.

What our client can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Business needs a car
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme + death in service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Retail discounts & recognition rewards
• Free on-site parking
• If you’re ready to take the next...