Senior Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing Leader Hybrid

QA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days Annual Leave

Holiday Buying scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Early Friday Finish

Job summary

QA in Leeds is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across indirect and training spend, managing a large supplier portfolio in a hybrid Leeds setup. You will drive cost savings, improve compliance, and partner with sales and internal stakeholders to optimise terms and conditions.

The role offers scope for leadership and future progression within QA's procurement function. You will monitor supplier performance, develop procurement policies, and act as the procurement

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience in identifying cost-saving opportunities across categories.
• Strong data analytics using Excel/PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across multiple category areas.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements and SLAs.
• Implement and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks.
• Support procurement strategy, reporting and stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Supply Chain

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Data Analytics

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Market Insights

Excel/PowerBI

Job description

QA in Leeds is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across indirect and training spend, managing a large supplier portfolio in a hybrid Leeds setup. You will drive cost savings, improve compliance, and partner with sales and internal stakeholders to optimise terms and conditions.

The role offers scope for leadership and future progression within QA's procurement function. You will monitor supplier performance, develop procurement policies, and act as the procurement