Category Manager

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is seeking a proactive Category Manager to join its Procurement team on a part-time 9-month contract. This role involves strategic collaboration and procurement optimization to enhance third-party relationships and drive commercial outcomes. Join us in a period of ambitious transformation and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10%)

Private medical insurance

Flexible working opportunities

Holiday trading scheme

Qualifications

• Strong successful track record in a similar role.
• Experience in regulated industry preferred, especially in financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders for effective procurement support.
• Develop and execute category plans for dedicated business areas.
• Maintain audit trails of procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation techniques

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

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Hours

9 months FTC. Part time - up to 17.5 hours per week, with flexibility on days and shift pattern. Hybrid working with an expectation of one day a week at our Head Office in Skipton.

Hours

9 months FTC. Part time - up to 17.5 hours per week, with flexibility on days and shift pattern. Hybrid working with an expectation of one day a week at our Head Office in Skipton.

Salary

£60,000 Pro Rata

Closing Date

Fri, 20 Jun 2025

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Category Lead/ Manager to join our Procurement team on a fixed term basis.

If you’re a dedicated professional who wants to make a real difference in a short space of time, you’ll be a perfect fit for our team. We’re entering a period of change and ambition as we transform the way we procure goods and services.

Now is the ideal time to join us – come and be part of something new.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What Will You Be Doing?

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Procurement, you’ll work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders across Skipton to help shape strategic decisions and deliver the best commercial outcomes. Leveraging your expertise, you’ll play a key role in optimising third-party relationships, driving value and minimising risk.

Your accountabilities will be varied, i ncluding (but not limited to)

• Partnering effectively with nominated senior stakeholder groups to provide effective and timely procurement support and to identify future procurement requirements for the team pipeline.
• Working in partnership with key stakeholders, to develop, maintain and execute the category plans for your dedicated business area(s).
• Supporting colleagues in the selection of suitable providers for key products and services.
• Maintaining a full audit trail of all key procurement activities (including contractual negotiations) in line with Group and Regulatory requirements.
• Sharing best practice ways of working with relevant colleagues always with a view as to what can be improved.
• Monitoring industry and function specific changes to ensure a consistent level of knowledge is maintained or training identified and requested to keep the role and the team fit for purpose.
• Use experience and industry knowledge to continually promote best practice across the wider business and to look for process and policy enhancements with the Head of Group Procurement.
  
  
  

What Do We Need From You?

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• A strong and successful track record of working in a similar role.
• Strong procurement and category planning skills.
• Experience of working in a regulated industry. Financial services experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• MCIPS qualification or currently working towards.
• Knowledge of contract and wider legislative and regulatory framework relating to procurement in financial services (preferred)
• Strong experience of procurement related negotiation techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• An ability to prioritise whilst managing multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency in planning, managing and evaluating large scale supplier tenders.
  
  
  

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you (subject to eligibility) including

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days (pro-rata) standard annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

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