Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Spencer - Richardson Full time

Our client is a procurement business that specialises in procurement and supply chain management services, enabling their clients to increase efficiency and deliver more from their supply partners, improving overall experience.

They have a centralised office in London, and their teams work remotely around the UK, only having to come to London for meetings twice a month.


The Category Manager reports into the Head of Category and is a newly created role. The successful candidate will is responsible for supporting the management and procurement of goods and services across a series of products, as well as supporting to ensure the Category strategy and plan are maintained and delivered.


Key Skills & Experience:

  • Highly experienced in a Category management role across any wide range of products, healthcare would be a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of tender process and strong negotiating skills
  • An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
  • Able to influence and advise effectively
  • Maintain detailed records with efficient and accurate use of all systems
  • Identify, develop, and promote best practices, with the aim of improving business efficiency, performance, and sustainability
  • Modern procurement techniques and approaches, including strategic cost management principles and strategic category management process knowledge.
  • Category management strategy initiation, planning and development process leadership Developing ideas for category strategy improvement opportunities within the organisation
  • Experience in handling data, analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options.


This role ideally suits an individual that has experienced working both in the private sector as well as with large public sector/Government frameworks.



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