Category Manager
5 days ago
Category Manager Up to £50,000 + Hybrid Working Birmingham, West Midlands Excellent Benefits Package including Hybrid Working, Free Travel, Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and more As a Category Manager, you will oversee the contractual relationships between the business and various stakeholders. You will serve as a key liaison across all business directorates, guiding procurement activities in adherence to relevant policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements Manage tendering processes for indirect purchases across multiple company directorates Negotiate and prepare contracts to fulfil business requirements and franchise commitments Liaise with the Client Relationships & Contracts Team and DfT for contract approvals Provide commercial and contractual advice as needed Act as the primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts Attend contract review meetings and provide management reporting Assist in reviewing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts in meeting business needs Navigate a challenging environment, communicating effectively within the company and with external organisations Adhere to Abellio Group Procurement Policy and WMT Procurement Strategy Job Challenges: Balancing business requirements with NRC commitments Ensuring rigorous application of contractual rights and obligations Supporting the fulfilment of annual business plan commitments Seeking best value through effective contract management Meeting tight project deadlines for tender delivery Experience & Skills Required: Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations Familiarity with Utilities Contract Regulations Proficiency in contract management and negotiation Ability to interpret complex legal documents Strong commercial and financial acumen Experience working with legal advisors Negotiation and influencing skills Multitasking ability to manage conflicting deadlines Strong communication skills Team player What's on Offer: Hybrid Working Defined Benefit Pension scheme Free standard class travel on all Transport UK group train companies trains, for the employee, partner and any dependant children 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc. partner and dependants) Flexible working hours 25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year (option to buy 5 additional days and/or sell 2)
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Category Manager
1 week ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Matt Burton Full timeOur client is the UK's biggest end-to-end commercial vehicle fleet management business. Our mission? To be the only fleet partner our customers will ever need. We are industry leaders in HGV and LCV fleet management and, from major retailers to key service providers, over 200,000 vehicles come through our doors each year. Not only that, but we are leading on...
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IT Category Manager
3 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom hays-gcj-v4-pd-online Full timeInterim IT Category Manager Location: BirminghamDuration: 3 months (January – March 2026)Day Rate: £400–£450 (Inside IR35)We are seeking an experienced IT Category Manager for an initial 3-month engagement. This role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact by managing and strategising a defined cohort of operational IT contracts.Role...
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Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Executive Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-site Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Contract: Permanent, Full-Time A leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to take...
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Category Manager
1 day ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Executive Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: ManufacturingLocation: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-siteSalary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefitsSector: Advanced ManufacturingContract: Permanent, Full-Time The Role You will lead category strategy development, supplier partnerships, and sourcing activity across a broad non-production...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-site Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Contract: Permanent, Full-Time A leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to take...
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Category Manager
4 weeks ago
birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-site Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Contract: Permanent, Full-Time A leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to take...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-site Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Contract: Permanent, Full-Time A leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to take...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Executive Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPD Sector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-site Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Contract: Permanent, Full-Time A leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to...
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Category Manager
2 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom ASC Connections Ltd Full timeAre you a Purchasing professional looking for a new role within Category Management? If so and you want to hear more then read on. Reporting to the Senior Category Manager you shall support transactional purchasing to enable the senior members of the team to run the procurement strategy for a global business with multiple sites and operations across the...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full timeCategory Manager – Indirects, Aftersales & NPDSector: Manufacturing Location: Birmingham - Hybrid – 3 days on-siteSalary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefitsSector: Advanced ManufacturingContract: Permanent, Full-TimeA leading global manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence is seeking an experienced Category Manager to take...
