Rail Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships

TXM Recruit; Churchtown; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Rail company is seeking a motivated Category Manager based in Southport. This role involves driving supplier performance, developing category strategies, and requiring a degree with CIPS Level 5/6. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of relevant procurement experience and the ability to travel across the UK. Benefits include competitive salary, car, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Business needs a car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme + death in service cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Retail discounts & recognition rewards

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years procurement experience in consumables/fasteners.
• Experience within a manufacturing or distributed product environment.
• Ability to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Responsibilities

• Leverage competitive advantage in supplier performance.
• Develop category strategies and supplier development plans.
• Lead contracting arrangements and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Procurement

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree qualified

CIPS Level 5/6

Job description

A global Rail company is seeking a motivated Category Manager based in Southport. This role involves driving supplier performance, developing category strategies, and requiring a degree with CIPS Level 5/6. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of relevant procurement experience and the ability to travel across the UK. Benefits include competitive salary, car, and generous holiday entitlement.