Procurement Category Manager Exclusive Opportunity | Manufacturing | Permanent & 15-Month Contract available Hours: 37.5 hours per week (role can be compressed to 4 days per week Monday to Thursday) Hybrid working available - 3 days office, 1/2 days home Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be exclusively representing a leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Procurement Category Manager on a 15-month maternity cover contract. I also have a permanent Category Manager available with a very similar brief so if you are only available for permanent opportunities, please still apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of key categories, develop strategic supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial and operational improvements within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier performance, cost reduction and wider supply chain improvement, working closely with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Sales. As Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing key supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations to ensure the business achieves the best overall value. Negotiating pricing, rebates, payment terms and commercial agreements. # Establishing fixed-term pricing agreements to manage cost volatility and improve budget visibility. # Monitoring commodity and market trends to identify commercial opportunities and supply risks. # Managing supplier performance across cost, quality, service and delivery. # Leading regular supplier business reviews and performance assessments. # Developing supplier scorecards, KPIs and performance reporting. # Developing and managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) arrangements with strategic suppliers. # Supporting supply continuity through effective supplier planning and risk mitigation. # Using procurement, inventory and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. # Providing clear commercial and performance information to senior stakeholders to support decision-making. We are looking for an established procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and experience operating within a manufacturing environment . A minimum of 5 years' procurement experience within a manufacturing or similarly complex operational environment. # Strong experience across strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation. # Proven experience delivering cost savings and commercial improvements. # Experience managing supplier performance and developing supplier relationships. # Strong understanding of procurement, inventory and supply chain processes. # Strong analytical skills and confidence working with procurement and operational data. # Experience developing and using KPI dashboards and performance reporting tools. # Strong Excel skills, with Power BI experience highly desirable. # Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. # This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role where they can have a genuine commercial and operational impact . You will have the opportunity to influence category strategy, supplier performance, cost, inventory and supply continuity, whilst working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider manufacturing operation. The role offers a 37.5-hour working week , hybrid working and a strong benefits package including: Company bonus 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working If you are an experienced procurement professional with a strong manufacturing background and are interested in finding out more, please contact Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain for a confidential discussion.
Indirect Category Manager - Commercial in Ulverston employer: Butler Rose
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Cumbria as a Purchasing Buyer Electronics, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and health and wellbeing initiatives, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
