Procurement Manager - Senior Buyer / Category Manager - MRO - position with a well-established manufacturing business in Manchester, offering a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and a hybrid working arrangement.
Client Details
This role is within the FMCG - Manufacturing industry and is based in Manchester.
We're seeking a commercially astute Indirect Procurement / Senior Buyer / Category Manager to join a growing procurement function, driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a diverse range of indirect categories. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic category management with stakeholder engagement, supplier development, and delivering measurable business value.
Working in a hybrid environment, you'll partner with manufacturing sites and business functions across multiple locations to optimise spend, mitigate risk, and support operational excellence.
Description
As Procurement Manager/ Senior Buyer / Category Manager, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies across a broad indirect spend portfolio, including:
MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
Engineering Services
Facilities Management
Utilities
Site Services
PPE
Professional Services
Waste Management
Other indirect expenditure categories
You will play a key role in delivering cost optimisation, supplier performance improvements, contract governance, sustainability objectives, and long-term procurement value.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives.
Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, tenders, RFQs and negotiations.
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles when evaluating suppliers and procurement solutions.
Ensure procurement activity complies with company policies, governance standards and delegated authorities.
Supplier Relationship Management
Build and maintain effective supplier partnerships.
Negotiate robust commercial agreements and contracts.
Drive supplier performance, service improvements and innovation.
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Procurement Manager -Senior Buyer - MRO - Indirect Category employer: Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Careers
As a Quality Manager at our growing SME manufacturing business in Deeside, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated quality team while driving impactful changes in our ISO 9001:2015 certified environment. Join us to make a meaningful contribution to our success and advance your career in a dynamic industry.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Careers Recruitment Team
