Procurement Category Manager
12 hours ago
Job DescriptionJob Title: Procurement Category Manager - Supply Chain Day Rate: £650 (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Contract: 9 months (with potential extension) Location: Remote-first (occasional supplier visits, Midlands preferred)About the RoleWe're seeking a seasoned Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across critical supply chain categories. This is a high-impact interim role where you'll shape category strategies, deliver measurable savings, and influence transformation initiatives in a business that values agility and innovation.You'll take ownership of categories including logistics, plumbing & heating merchants, waste, and refurbishment, driving commercial outcomes while coaching a small team. If you thrive on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and complex negotiations, this role offers autonomy, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy Leadership: Own and evolve strategies for logistics, merchants, waste, and refurbishment categories.Tender & Contract Management: Lead complex tenders, manage expiring contracts, and negotiate favourable commercial terms.Commercial Negotiation: Deliver cost savings and risk mitigation through robust negotiation and governance.Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Build strong supplier partnerships to drive performance, innovation, and compliance.Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior decision-makers and align procurement strategies with business priorities.Team Coaching: Support and mentor a team of three Category Specialists on BAU procurement activities.Transformation Contribution: Adapt strategies to align with ongoing supply chain transformation programmes.Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies and risk management frameworks.Key Skills & ExperienceProven direct procurement experience in supply chain-related categories (logistics, merchants, waste, refurbishment).Strong commercial negotiation and contract drafting skills.Strategic category management experience in complex organisations.Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders at executive level.People management experience (mentoring/coaching).Track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.Appreciation of supply chain operations and logistics processes.Familiarity with SRM frameworks and supplier performance management.Flexibility and adaptability to support transformation initiatives.Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention
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