Procurement Category Manager

ExtraCare; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable charity organization based in Coventry is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to join their Procurement department. The role involves managing procurement processes from market engagement to contract execution, focusing on value for money and social outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a background in the public sector, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to identify efficiencies and cost reduction strategies. Competitive salary and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension up to 9%

Buy and sell holiday

Free life insurance

Cycle2work scheme

Attendance reward

Free use of on-site gyms

Qualifications

• Professional background in the public sector preferred.
• Experience in category ownership and business partnering.
• Knowledge of PCR15 / PA23 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurements for various categories.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationship management.
• Create procurement strategies and manage risks.
• Report on procurement performance regularly.

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Procurement Category Manager!

ExtraCare is seeking a new team member for our Procurement department. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in the public sector, who can leverage their experience in category ownership and business partnering. You will manage processes from market engagement through contract execution, ensuring optimal value for money and social and environmental outcomes.

The Procurement Category Manager will join our award-winning charity, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, and contribute to our mission of creating 'better lives for older people'.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering procurement requirements compliantly, whilst building relationships and working effectively with stakeholders and suppliers. They will support the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and Category Management for the Trust, driving a growth in savings and continuous improvement. They will identify efficiencies and service improvements, ensuring risk is managed, and value for money is achieved through sustainable, efficient, and effective practices. The successful candidate will develop and implement cost reduction strategies, capable of delivering towards annual target savings. Previous experience of PCR15 / PA23 would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (up to 9%)
• Buy and sell holiday
• Free life insurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Attendance reward
• Free use of on-site location gyms

Role Details

• Role: Procurement Category Manager
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time); flexible working would be considered for the right candidate, with a minimum working hours of 22.5 hours per week.
• Location: Head Office, Coventry, CV3 2SN (hybrid working would be considered)
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Key Duties

• Responsible for a wide group of procurement categories, fully delivering end to end procurements for goods and services required.
• Work with contract owners to ensure the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationship management where required to manage risks, innovate and negotiate contract terms, craft performance metrics and ensure value for money alongside social and environmental value.
• Identify and lead on collaborative and consolidated procurement activities, including benchmarking and working with other departments to create procurement strategies and pipelines.
• Develop and maintain a level of expertise in category areas and be the source of procurement knowledge and advice for stakeholders.
• Assist in creating procurement strategies, policies and business plans and ensuring that any risk is managed and reported accordingly.
• Assist in the regular production and reporting of procurement performance.

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Proposed interview date: Week commencing Monday 02 February or Monday 09 February.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

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