Direct Procurement Category Manager

Park Street People; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Direct Procurement Category Manager to enhance their procurement strategies. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute category strategies that drive value and resilience within the supply chain. Your expertise in market analysis, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing will be crucial in achieving cost efficiencies and mitigating supply chain risks. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions, making a significant impact on the organization’s procurement processes. If you are passionate about driving strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Supply Chain is essential.
• Strong experience in procurement roles, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Identify suppliers to enhance quality, innovation, and delivery.

Skills

Market Analysis

Supplier Performance Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Efficiency

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

A well-established, manufacturing organisation based in Slough is currently looking for a Direct Procurement Category Manager to join their team on permanent, full-time basis.

As a Direct Procurement Category Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and executing regional category strategies that drive long-term value and resilience across the supply chain.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where your ability to analyse markets, manage supplier performance and collaborate cross-functionally will be essential to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies in line with business goals
• Identifying and assessing suppliers to inform strategic decision-making, reduce risk and enhance supplier performance across quality, innovation and delivery metrics
• Driving cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Monitoring raw material markets and supply chain risks whilst supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field as well as strong experience in a similar role preferably in the manufacturing sector. In addition, a solid understanding of raw material market and SAP knowledge is essential.

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.