Procurement Category Manager (Direct & Indirect)

ZipRecruiter; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Scunthorpe is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to enhance strategic sourcing and supplier management. The role emphasizes developing category-specific strategies and collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and effective vendor performance. Ideal candidates possess proven procurement experience, with strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience, ideally in heavy manufacturing, supply chain, or services.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing and tendering processes.
• Proactive and comfortable managing complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Manage tenders and vendor proposals.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs.

Skills

Proven procurement experience

Strong stakeholder engagement

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPS or working towards

Job description

Job Description

Title: Procurement Category Manager

Sector: Manufacturing

Location: Scunthorpe / Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days from home)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + an additional benefits package

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with an exceptional manufacturing business who are an industry leader and household name.

The roles sit within the Procurement function, which is central to driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and end-to-end procurement. They are looking for procurement professionals that want to help drive the function forward and improve the already strong foundations through strategic category management.

You'll be part of a team focused on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder collaboration, reporting to and working closely with other procurement professionals.

Please read on for more details and get in touch for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies
• Manage tenders and vendor proposals (e.g., RFI, RFP, e-sourcing)
• Engage with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs
• Monitor vendor performance and manage supplier relationships
• Ensure full compliance with internal procedures

Experience & Requirements

• Proven procurement experience (ideally in heavy manufacturing, supply chain, or services)
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing and tendering processes
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities
• CIPS or working towards (beneficial but not essential)
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex information