Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Darlington, United Kingdom Reed Procurement & Supply Chain Full time

Reed Procurement specialist recruitment are proud to be partnering with a private care company based in County Durham to recruit for the role of Category Manager.

They are looking for an experienced Category Manager who can hit the ground running. Experience in supplier engagement is key to being successful in this role.
- £45,000 - £50,000
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- County Durham based

The Role:

- Management of ongoing negotiations with suppliers.
- Implementing effective and measurable Key Performance Indicators.
- Driving compliance in sourcing strategies.
- Management of existing category suppliers.
- Develop cost control, cost management and cost reduction strategies.
- Manage queries and issues reported by colleagues and other stakeholders.

The Person:

- Experienced Category Manager
- Facilities Management procurement contract experience desirable
- Contract Management experience
- Tendering experience
- Can communicate with a range of stakeholders
- Adept at communicating with clinical people
- Data analysing skills
- Strong ethical code and conduct

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to



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