Category Manager

West Midlands Permanent £45,500 - £48,500 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Category Manager to join our procurement team. This permanent role will focus on managing procurement activities and driving value through effective category management.
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Hybrid Working - 1 days per week in the office.

About Our Client

This role is with a mid-sized organisation offering excellent opportunities for growth and professional development. The company is committed to delivering quality services and maintaining high standards in procurement.

Job Description

  • You will proactively plan, coordinate and manage procurement activity, maximising savings, value for money and social value for a range of assigned spend categories.
  • You will actively support internal stakeholders on the procurement journey from forward planning, establishing the requirement and procurement strategy, to tendering and contract award.
  • You will manage compliance within internal Group Procurement Policy and external legal obligations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 23), where applicable.
  • You will support internal stakeholders with contract management advice and guidance and ensure accurate contract data and reporting is maintained in line with legal requirements.
  • You will actively manage end to end procurement projects, developing and delivering category strategies in line with overall business strategies and influence a broad network of business stakeholders to ensure the group requirements are aligned and commercially maximised with effective procurement solutions.

The Successful Applicant

About You:

  • You will have procurement experience, good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act 23 application, and have a suitable level of CIPS qualification or able to demonstrate similar standard via career experience.
  • You will have the ability to create strong and effective stakeholder relationships to support on all aspects of the procurement process, including contract management.
  • You will be a proactive solution finder, who is committed to process improvement and driving change where is it required.
  • You will have the ability to evaluate suppliers and tender responses from analysis/interpretation of written/financial/ contractual information.
  • You will have good understanding of contract documentation and management.
  • You will have strong commercial and business awareness, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. You will need to be competent with using MS office, especially MS Word and Excel.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £45,500 to £48,500 per annum (salary to increase by April 2026).
  • Permanent position within a supportive and professional team.
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal growth.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Category Manager in the West Midlands, we encourage you to apply today. Don't miss this chance to join a respected organisation!

Contact
Siobhan Pearson
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6960075
Phone number
+441132437709

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Property
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Siobhan Pearson
Consultant phone
+441132437709
Job reference
JN-032026-6960075