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Category Manager

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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Niche Recruitment Ltd Full time
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We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at Niche Recruitment Ltd. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers, driving additional value, and providing market insights to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of suppliers to enhance contract performance and extract additional value.
  • Provide category expertise and market insights to internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement category strategies while managing associated risks.
  • Lead competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services.
  • Be the commercial expert within your category and swiftly respond to market changes.
  • Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business needs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting on all sourcing projects.
  • Adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Strong networking skills and the ability to build productive relationships across teams.
  • A proactive attitude, seeking opportunities to drive performance improvements.
  • Experience leading complex supplier negotiations, ideally up to £100m in value.
  • A solid understanding of pre- and post-deal processes to drive organisational value.
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers to foster meaningful change.
  • Experience navigating complex supply chain environments.
  • The capability to prioritise and manage risk effectively in a dynamic setting.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary from £50,000 to £58,000 depending on experience.
  • 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
  • Contributory pension with up to a 12% contribution match.
  • Annual personal medical assessments.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a passion for driving value, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and make a real impact in a critical role.

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