Category Manager

Category Manager – Doncaster/Hybrid – Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsElevation Recruitment Group is working with a leading supply chain partner to recruit a Category Manager for a major client in Doncaster. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies across a defined portfolio of suppliers. You will play a vital role in securing best value, strengthening supplier relationships and driving operational improvements.The business offers fantastic work/life balance and there’s flexible hybrid working on offer.BenefitsFlexible hybrid working (work from home 3 days per week)Pension schemeDeath in service (3 x salary)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiativesRetail discounts and recognition eventsFree onsite parkingThe RoleLeading strategic sourcing and implementing category strategiesNegotiating and managing long term contracts and framework agreementsDriving supplier performance and development initiativesAnalysing data to inform strategy, decision making and stakeholder engagementWorking closely with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial goalsSupporting continuous improvement across the supply chainThe PersonCIPS Qualified or working towardsPrevious experience within a technical industrial role (Manufacturing, Engineering, Marine, Rail, Aerospace etc)Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilityHigh resilience and the ability to work to demanding deadlinesDesirable: knowledge of SAPElevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.