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PP Associates are delighted to be supporting a global technology business to find a Senior Category Manager for their procurement team.

  • Role: Senior Category Manager
  • Location: Northampton (Hybrid with 2 days per week on-site)
  • Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

As Senior Category Manager you will have a broad role, enjoy a good level of autonomy and responsibility. Other exciting benefits include:

  • Bonus (10 to 14%)
  • Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site)
  • Healthcare with BUPA
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising 1 day per year to 26)
  • Study support with CIPS qualification
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Pension scheme matched to 5%
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Wellbeing schemes
  • Exposure in a global business

Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to enhance procurement strategies.
  • Create category management plans to streamline supplier selection and reduce costs, optimising margins.
  • Analyse divisional spending to identify trends and future product/service needs.
  • Implement comprehensive supplier management, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
  • Develop strategies to maximise supplier and partner rebates.
  • Establish a supplier engagement program aligned with company values.
  • Use supplier management software to centralise records and ensure compliance.
  • Lead and mentor a small team to maintain expertise and meet business needs.
  • Ensure high employee satisfaction through effective people practices.
  • Function as Procurement Manager during their absence.

Requirements:

  • Relevant category management experience with MCIPS qualification preferred.
  • Experience gained in technology/IT industries
  • Demonstrable experience with senior stakeholder managers
  • Strong understanding of contracts, commercial, and compliance
  • Management experience