Category Manager

Consortium Professional Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to take ownership of supplier and category performance within an established procurement function. You will drive cost improvements, manage supplier relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to deliver value across the supply chain.

The role suits an experienced Buyer seeking greater ownership or an established Category Manager looking for a new challenge, with flexible working options and strong collaboration across

Formación

• At least three years’ experience in procurement within manufacturing or engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and implementing category and commodity strategies focused on best total cost and sustainable savings.
• Collaborating with suppliers to deliver strategic projects and improve performance.
• Sourcing and approving new suppliers and supporting new product introductions.
• Managing supplier relationships and conducting regular reviews.
• Assessing supplier and category risks and developing contingency plans.
• Contributing to cost reduction and supply chain resilience.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Category strategy

Cost management

Continuous improvement

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Influence others

Educación

CIPS qualification (or progress towards one)

Herramientas

MRP systems

Descripción del empleo

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Category Manager into an established procurement function. This is an opportunity to take ownership of supplier and category performance, helping to deliver sustainable cost improvements while building strong relationships across the supply chain.

The role can suit someone operating as an experienced Buyer who is ready for greater ownership, or an established Category Manager looking for their next challenge. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and supply partners, using your commercial judgement to identify opportunities, manage risk and support the introduction of new products.

The Opportunity:

As aCategory Manager you’ll play a key role in:

• Developing and implementing category and commodity strategies focused on best total cost and sustainable year-on-year savings.
• Working collaboratively with existing and new suppliers to deliver strategic projects, improve commercial performance and strengthen service levels.
• Sourcing and approving new suppliers, while supporting new product introductions alongside quality and other internal teams.
• Managing supplier relationships, leading regular reviews and identifying opportunities to improve performance across the supply chain.
• Assessing supplier and category risks, developing practical contingency plans and helping resolve supply chain challenges.
• Your work will directly contribute to cost reduction, supplier performance, supply chain resilience and the successful delivery of wider business objectives.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• At least three years’ experience within procurement, ideally gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience delivering measurable cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Confidence managing supplier relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders across different business functions and levels.
• An understanding of category or commodity strategy, supplier risk, cost management and continuous improvement.
• Good IT skills, with experience of MRP systems and processes beneficial.
• A CIPS qualification, or progress towards one, would be advantageous but is not essential.
• You will be commercially aware, organised and comfortable balancing priorities in a target-driven environment.
• You will also bring an analytical approach, clear communication style and the confidence to influence others while developing positive, long-term supplier partnerships.

The Benefits and Package:

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and level.
• Flexible working
• Additional Benefits & perks