Category Manager
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Role
An industry-leading manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Category Manager to lead the sourcing and management of key indirect spend categories, including IT, HR, Professional Services, Facilities, and Factory Services.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of procurement strategy across multiple business functions, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and value creation while supporting the wider business through strategic sourcing initiatives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead end-to-end procurement activities, develop category strategies, manage complex tenders, and build long-term supplier partnerships that deliver commercial and operational benefits.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You'll be an experienced procurement professional with a proven track record of managing indirect procurement categories and delivering successful sourcing strategies. You will be commercially minded, confident leading negotiations, and capable of building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.
You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be motivated by identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.
Skills & Experience
What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation for innovation, quality, and employee development. You'll have the autonomy to influence procurement strategy, lead high-value sourcing projects, and play a key role in delivering commercial value across the organisation.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will be in touch.
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