At a Glance
- Tasks: Own high-value manufacturing opportunities and translate customer needs into clear scopes.
- Company: Join Geomiq, a forward-thinking company in the manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stocked kitchen, 23 days leave, and pet-friendly office.
- Other info: Enjoy career growth, team events, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing complex manufacturing requests and driving innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in manufacturing or category management; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
About the Opportunity
We are hiring a Commercial Category Manager, Manufacturing to own how Geomiq responds to complex, high‑value manufacturing requests from customers.
This role is not a traditional procurement or purchasing role; you will work across commercial and supply to assess customer requests, define deliverable options, and move high‑value opportunities from discovery through quote and purchase order.
You will support work across CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal, fabrication, and 3D printing, helping Geomiq translate customer requirements into clear scopes, cost inputs, production routes, risks, and delivery plans.
- Main Responsibilities
- High‑Value Deal Category Ownership
- Own high‑value manufacturing opportunities from discovery through purchase order
- Own the category view on how Geomiq can fulfil customer requirements
- Assess the best manufacturing route for complex, urgent, or margin‑sensitive work
- Ensure high‑value deals move forward with clear scope, cost, risk, and delivery confidence
- Customer Requirement & Scope Definition
- Translate customer requirements into clear manufacturing scopes and next steps
- Review key inputs including CAD, materials, tolerances, finishes, volumes, and quality requirements
- Identify missing or unclear information before quoting or production commitment
- Work with commercial teams to define what is viable, risky, or commercially attractive
- Category Cost, Risk & Delivery Assessment
- Assess cost, margin, quality, lead time, capacity, and delivery risk across each opportunity Challenge assumptions where customer requirements, cost inputs, or timelines are unclear
- Support pricing and negotiation with clear category, cost, and delivery insight
- Escalate blockers early with clear options, trade‑offs, and recommendations
- Process & Cross‑Functional Execution
- Work with Sales, Technical Sales, Quoting, Supply, Operations, and Quality to move deals forward
- Improve the process for turning customer requirements into quote‑ready scopes
- Keep scope, assumptions, risks, cost inputs, and next steps clear for internal teams
- Help Geomiq build a more disciplined process for winning and delivering high‑value work
Experience Required
- 5+ years in manufacturing, category management, procurement, sourcing, buying, or supplier management
- Background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial supply, or technical B2B environments
- Experience across CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication, injection moulding, 3D printing, or precision manufacturing
- Comfortable reviewing customer requirements, technical inputs, cost drivers, and delivery risks
- Able to assess manufacturing route, commercial fit, margin risk, quality risk, and lead time confidence
- Strong communicator across sales, technical sales, quoting, supply, operations, and quality teams
- Highly organised, commercially sharp, and able to manage detail across multiple high‑value opportunities
- CIPS or a relevant procurement qualification is a plus, but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and the value you bring
- Stocked kitchen with snacks, fresh fruit, and drinks all day
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Pet‑friendly office
- Team events with monthly team‑building activities
- Career growth through internal promotions and development
- Cycle to work scheme to save on commuting and reduce emissions
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Category Manager, Manufacturing employer: Geomiq
Geomiq is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of Hackney, London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Tech Lead, you will not only have the opportunity to shape cutting-edge backend and data systems but also enjoy significant growth potential through mentorship and direct involvement with leadership. With a competitive compensation package and equity sharing, Geomiq is committed to rewarding your contributions while supporting your professional development in a fast-paced startup environment.
