Category Manager

Michael Page; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions (9%)

Health benefits

Learning & development

Family support

Wellbeing programs

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Category Manager to lead procurement across a designated category within a Not-for-Profit organisation. You will develop category plans, manage supplier relationships and drive sourcing activity to enable informed purchasing decisions.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, analyse spend and market trends, and collaborate with finance to track savings and benefits. Not-for-Profit sector experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing & procurement

Supplier relationships

Contract management

PA23 procurement rules

Job description

As the Category Manager, you will lead procurement activity for your designated category, helping the organisation secure the goods and services it needs. You will manage category plans, supplier relationships and sourcing activity to support clear, effective purchasing decisions.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not-for-Profit sector across multiple locations.

Description

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

Profile

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.

Job Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to 1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.