EMEA Procurement Category Specialist – Manufacturing

2 months ago


Bracknell UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Consult Full time

EMEA Procurement Category Specialist – Manufacturing

Location: Bracknell, Hybrid

Salary: £63,011/year (approximately £32.31/hour)

Contract: 12-18 months

Hours: 37.5 hours/week


The Company

My client are a global manufacturing and technology company with sites all over the world. They now have an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional from a manufacturing background with direct materials and category management to join them.


About the Role:

As a Procurement Category Specialist, you'll play a vital role in optimising supply chain for Filling, Converting & Pack Out Services. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve supplier relationships, and implement innovative procurement strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead supplier negotiations and relationship management
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements
  • Support supplier consolidation and NPI launches
  • Analyse data and metrics to identify opportunities for optimisation
  • Implement complex supply agreements (e.g., VMI, consigned materials)


About You:

To apply for this, you should demonstrate

  • 5+ years of direct materials procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in direct materials, GFR, converting, assembly, or kitting
  • Analytical skills and experience with Excel and large data sets
  • SAP knowledge is a plus


If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.

Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.



  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Project People Full time

    Senior Category Manager – Acquisition, Design, Construction & EngineeringContract/ PermanentTheale/Hybrid - 3 Days per week onsiteAre you an experienced procurement professional looking for a challenging and dynamic role? We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to take ownership of a range of sub-categories within our key delivery areas, including...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Signet Recruitment and Retention Full time

    We are looking for procurement professionals that have both direct and indirect category management experience to join our client. Experience of the whole procurement cycle is essential.As a Category Manager, you will act as the commercial expert for your category. Leveraging your market expertise, you will develop and implement strategies to ensure that our...


  • Bracknell, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom TEKsystems Full time

    Company overview:Allegis Group is a multi-branded specialist in providing tailored staffing solutions to market leading clients. As the largest privately owned staffing company globally, we consistently outperform our competitors and continuously deliver on our promises. With staffing at the core of what we know best, we understand how important people are...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Lorien Full time

    Strategic Procurement Officer6 month contractReading/HavantHybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office£550 per day inside IR35Our major client in the Energy industry is looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Officer to join their team.You’ll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and...

  • Payroll Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Bracknell, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Allegis Group Full time

    OverviewAllegis Group is a multi-branded specialist in providing tailored staffing solutions to market leading clients. As the largest privately owned staffing company globally, we consistently outperform our competitors and continuously deliver on our promises. With staffing at the core of what we know best, we understand how important people are to any...


  • Bracknell, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom TEKsystems Full time

    OverviewAllegis Group is a multi-branded specialist in providing tailored staffing solutions to market leading clients. As the largest privately owned staffing company globally, we consistently outperform our competitors and continuously deliver on our promises. With staffing at the core of what we know best, we understand how important people are to any...


  • Newbury, UK, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Freixenet Copestick Full time

    We are looking to recruit a Procurement professional to join Freixenet Copestick as Senior Procurement Officer.Freixenet Copestick, a major player in the UK drinks scene and the country’s No.1 supplier of Sparkling Wines, is looking for someone to drive their procurement strategy across freight, bottling, packaging, and other high-value elements. This is...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom SSA Recruitment UK Full time

    Job Title: Joinery Production ManagerLocation: Berkshire, UKCompany: Specialist in Bespoke Joinery and High-End InteriorsJob Description:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Joinery Production Manager to lead our production team in Berkshire. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery projects...

  • Materials Planner

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Nitrous Group Limited Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to manage the end-to-end forecasting of demand as well as execution of the supply plan for designated programme categories, procurement and inventory management.The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels, timely material availability and effective coordination between...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Macfarlane Packaging Full time

    Commercial Manager (Procurement & Internal Sales Management)Location: Reading, BerkshirePackage: Competitive Basic salary plus bonus (OTE £50k+) & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)Sector: Packaging distributionProtecting what matters, togetherWe’re dedicated to protecting what...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Mars Full time

    Job Title: Senior Packaging EngineerLocation: SloughContract Length: 12 MonthsThe Senior Packaging Engineer will play a vital role within the Europe DS1 organization, driving the design, development, and implementation of innovative packaging solutions to support growth in all product categories. This role is instrumental in managing value-driven projects...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom John Crane Full time

    Supplier Performance Manager – John CraneThe primary purpose of the role is to manage a team of Supplier Performance Managers to improve the operational performances of applicable suppliers such as supplier punctuality on deliveries and supplier quality meeting the requirements of the John Crane specification and to improve operations performance of own...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Chapman Tate Associates Full time

    BI Developer (QlikSense Specialist) – Slough – Up to £50,000Chapman Tate Associates is thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing and logistics business in search of an experienced BI Developer specializing in QlikSense. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team in Slough, where data-driven insights play a...

  • Sales Intern

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

    Are you up for an epic journey with the world No 1 personal systems and printing company? Do you thrive on face-to-face interactions and working in a dynamic environment? Do you have a love for sales and collaboration?Across blended reality technology, immersive computing, commercial PCs, tablets, notebooks, printing, and leading innovation in 3D printing...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

    Description -Do you have a passion for numbers and great data analysis and Excel skills? Are you up for an epic journey with the world No 1 personal systems and printing company? Across blended reality technology, immersive computing, commercial PCs, tablets, notebooks, printing, and leading innovation in 3D printing that will revolutionize the...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom ENG Bauen Full time

    HSE Advisor | Reading | Nuclear, Oil & Gas, PetrochemicalPermanent PositionSalary + PensionENG Bauen, a leading integrated project delivery partner, is seeking talented HSE professionals to be involved in a high-value nuclear project in Berkshire. Our client, a well-known EPC, has secured multiple sizable work packages headquartered in the UK; this is...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom NUVIA Full time

    Project ManagerPurpose of the roleTo provide leadership, direction and strategy at a competent level on one or a number of multi-disciplinary teams delivering projects such that the customer’s requirements are delivered and NUVIA’s performance and profit margins are met. Manage project start up and delivery and to meet time cost, quality, safety...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom TRS Consulting Ltd Full time

    Medical Field Service EngineerMedical ImagingX-ray & Computed TomographyNO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. FULL TRAINING PROVIDEDReading, Basingstoke, Slough and High Wycombe£45K Including Overtime + Car + Excellent benefits package including Healthcare, Generous Contributory Pension Scheme and Full and Comprehensive Manufacturers based Product...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

    Join us as the Northwest Europe Community Projects and Sustainability Intern in our Strategy & Planning team to jumpstart your career in a world leading industry and open doors to a successful and expansive future. We attract some of the greatest talent from around the globe and we are currently looking for ambitious and diverse students to join our...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

    Responsibilities:UK&I Large Format Print Business Analytics & Sales Support Intern Are you up for an epic journey with the world No 1 personal systems and printing company? Do you thrive on face-to-face interactions and working in a dynamic environment? Do you have a love for business analytics, sales, marketing and collaboration? Across blended reality...