Category Specialist

Sheffield Interim £32,400 - £36,000 per year View Job Description
As a Category Specialist you will be working in the Procurement & Supply Chain department, you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to ensure smooth operations. Based in Sheffield, you'll focus on delivering cost-effective solutions within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Fixed Term Contract Role in Sheffield working for well known organisation!
  • New Category Specialist Role offering hybrid working & Immediate Start!

About Our Client

This role is with a company in the industrial and manufacturing sector, based in Sheffield! This will be working on a fixed term contract initially for at least a period of 12 months! This role will be working in a small team of 4, reporting into the team leader. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office!

Job Description

As Category Specialist, duties will include, however, not be limited to:

  • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with agreements.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal terms.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and priorities.
  • Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Prepare and present reports on category performance and cost management initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

As Category Specialist, you should have:

  • Prior experience working within Procurement.
  • Confident managing suppliers & a variety of contracts.
  • Be able to work on a Fixed Term Contract Basis starting Immediately.



What's on Offer

  • Salary range up to £36,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days on site in Sheffield.
  • 27 days of holiday leave.
  • Fixed-term contract with potential for development opportunities.



Contact
Lizzie Crocker
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7089846
Phone number
+441133889055

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Sheffield
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Lizzie Crocker
Consultant phone
+441133889055
Job reference
JN-082026-7089846