Strategic Category Manager - Flexible & Cost-Saving Impact

Consortium Professional Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Benefits package

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to take ownership of supplier and category performance within an established procurement function. You will drive cost improvements, manage supplier relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to deliver value across the supply chain.

The role suits an experienced Buyer seeking greater ownership or an established Category Manager looking for a new challenge, with flexible working options and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in procurement within manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing category and commodity strategies focused on best total cost and sustainable savings.
• Collaborating with suppliers to deliver strategic projects and improve performance.
• Sourcing and approving new suppliers and supporting new product introductions.
• Managing supplier relationships and conducting regular reviews.
• Assessing supplier and category risks and developing contingency plans.
• Contributing to cost reduction and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Category strategy

Cost management

Continuous improvement

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Influence others

Education

CIPS qualification (or progress towards one)

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to take ownership of supplier and category performance within an established procurement function. You will drive cost improvements, manage supplier relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to deliver value across the supply chain.

The role suits an experienced Buyer seeking greater ownership or an established Category Manager looking for a new challenge, with flexible working options and strong collaboration across