Category Manager

Your new company We\’re partnering withan innovative manufacturing business in Plymouth to recruit multiple CategoryLeads as part of their evolving and expanding Procurement function. As the teamenters a new phase of growth and maturity, this is a unique greenfield opportunityto take ownership of category management and shape strategy from the ground up. Your new role Reporting directly tothe Head of Category Management, you\’ll oversee an annual spend of £30-50Macross various direct commodities, potentially including electrics, metals,fluids, consumables, and more. You\’ll aim to deliverstrategic value through the execution of category plans, end-to-end procurementprocesses, and proactive supplier management. Your responsibilities will include: Manage a set of direct commodities with an annual spend up to £50m Design and deliver category strategy within your commodities and presenting this back to your stakeholder groups Work closely with the wider Procurement team and Head of Category Management to ensure an aligned approach to sourcing and category activities Sourcing new domestic and international suppliers through market engagement, RFPs & RFQs Negotiating strategic, large scale contracts to achieve significant annual cost savings Managing supplier relationships by building and developing strong relationships, setting up KPIs, scorecards and business reviews Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Supply Chain & Production What you\’ll need to succeed: Proven experience in category management (direct or indirect), ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong commercial acumen and a track record in cost optimisation Confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence suppliers and stakeholders Strong analytical skills and comfort handling complex category data Proficiency in ERP systems, S2P software, and the Microsoft Office Suite CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential What you\’ll get in return A salary between £45,000 – £55,000 On-site working (Mon-Thur 7:30 – 16:30, Fri 7:30 – 12:30) Competitive overall benefits package Learning, development and career support opportunities What you need to do now If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)