Category Manager

1 day ago

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

Category Manager – Materials This is a rare opportunity to own a category with huge untapped potential, reset supplier expectations, challenge the status quo, and carve out a path directly toward becoming the future procurement lead.Location: Hertfordshire ( Easily commutable from: Luton, Royston, Letchworth Garden City, Bedford)Hybrid working (3–4 days on site) with monthly visit to Germany office / suppliers£55,000–£60,000 + bonus + progressionAre you hungry for a role where you can make a visible, organisation shaping impact fast?Do you thrive when there’s opportunity and the autonomy to truly transform a category?A long-established, UK-headquartered manufacturer (turnover £150m+) is searching for a dynamic, high-energy Category Manager to take ownership of a strategically critical spend area across their materials.Category Manager roleThis organisation operates across three UK manufacturing sites and a key site in Germany. You will visit the Germany site once a month to collaborate with the procurement team there as well as visiting your key German supply partner once a quarter to strengthen the working relationship.The Materials Category covers c £20million spend across c15 key suppliers covering a diverse portfolio of fabrication and fit-out components such as joinery connectors, sheeting, adhesives, building materials and engineered fixings. Supply base is broadly UK, with one major long standing German partner.What the Category Manager will do: Strategic Category OwnershipBuild and execute robust category plansLead supplier negotiations and SRM activitiesBenchmark, analyse cost structures, and improve total cost of ownershipTransforming Supplier RelationshipsChallenge historic ways of workingIntroduce improved reporting, performance metrics, and risk-mitigation frameworksEstablish alternative sourcing options and maintain supplier intelligenceCross-Functional InfluenceWork with stakeholders across manufacturing, technical, operations, supply chain and financeEducate non-procurement teams in best practiceDriving Procurement ExcellenceSupport budget preparation, forecasting, and sustainable procurement reportingDrive waste elimination, improve process discipline, and lead ongoing improvement initiativesWhat we’re looking for in the Category ManagerWe are looking for someone with appetite, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a name for themselves. Impact in this role will be immediately visible, and your leadership potential quickly recognised. This role offers progression to senior leadership.You’ll need:Minimum of 3 years in a category management roleExperience managing multi-million-pound spend categoriesStrong negotiation capability and confidence to challenge suppliersA proactive mindset, high energy and the drive to push through changeExperience within manufacturing or supply chain environmentsExperience with German suppliers advantageous but not essentialPlease note you must be able to travel monthly to Germany for this role.Benefits for the Category Manager£55–60k salaryDiscretionary bonusMonthly travelHybrid working, 3/4 days per week onsite in Letchworth Garden CityDirect succession opportunity to senior leadership

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    Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

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