Category Manager - Goods and Works

Category Manager - Goods and Works

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing and category management for Goods and Works.
  • Company: Join a respected public sector organisation with a focus on procurement.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic team environment with a focus on sustainability and service excellence.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement while shaping strategies and driving value.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in category management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 Β£ per year.

Your new company We are partnering with a highly regarded public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management activity across a broad portfolio of Goods and Works spend.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where procurement is recognised as a key strategic function.

Working within an evolving procurement team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering value, supporting organisational growth, shaping category strategies, and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and wider public procurement requirements.

The role is based near Oxford and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with just one day per week in the office.

Your new role Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will take ownership of designated category areas, developing and implementing long-term category strategies that drive commercial value, supplier performance, sustainability, and service excellence.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand future requirements, analyse spend and market trends, lead complex procurement exercises, and maximise the value delivered through supplier relationships and contracts.

What you'll need to succeed We're keen to speak with procurement professionals who can demonstrate: Strong category management experience across Goods, Materials, Wor...

Category Manager - Goods and Works employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Category Manager - Goods and Works

Category Management
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Compliance
Supplier Performance Management
Market Analysis
Spend Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement