Category Manager

Delt Shared Services Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management. The role offers a salary of up to £38,000 annually plus bonuses and includes responsibilities such as contract negotiations and developing procurement strategies. Candidates should possess significant procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and an MCIPS qualification. Benefits include 25 days holiday, flexible leave, and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10%

Performance Related Pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and category management.
• Proven track record of delivering financial and operational benefits.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and EU regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract renewals and category negotiations.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis for procurement strategies.
• Advise on best procurement practices and compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Category Manager — Location: Plymouth, with hybrid working available. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: Up to £38,000 p.a. (DOE) plus performance bonus.

Delt Shared Services is looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead the procurement of key categories, ensuring strategic sourcing and supplier management deliver maximum value to the organisation.

As a key member of the Procurement Team, you will define and implement sourcing strategies for non-pay goods and services across multiple categories, balancing quality, cost, and risk management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract renewals, category negotiations, and procurement strategy development.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to inform procurement strategies.
• Develop expertise across all assigned categories to ensure value-driven procurement.
• Drive savings and efficiencies in line with the category management plan.
• Advise on best procurement practices and ensure compliance with public sector regulations.
• Provide procurement guidance to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in procurement and category management, ideally within infrastructure.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering financial and operational benefits.
• Experience managing supplier partnerships and commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and EU regulations in the public sector.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

Delt is a dynamic, values-driven organisation that supports public interest organisations in achieving their goals. If you are looking to make an impact in a progressive procurement function, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Up to 12 flex leave days a year
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance scheme
• Opportunities to buy and sell leave
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Opportunities for training to be funded by Delt
• EV salary sacrifice
• Performance Related Pay
• Employee assistance programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing