Category Manager

Description:

Location; Warwick (Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Procurement or Category Manager looking for a high-profile role influencing strategy across a £60 million operational spend portfolio for a major national operation?

We are working with a leading UK business operating within a highly regulated distribution and logistics environment, supporting critical supply chains nationwide. Due to continued growth and investment within the procurement function, we are looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join the team on a hybrid basis.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this is a high-profile role responsible for managing approximately £60 million of operational spend across categories including fleet, fuel, facilities management, final mile delivery, drivers and capital expenditure projects. You'll play a key role in delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements and strategic procurement initiatives across the business.

This role would suit an experienced Procurement or Category Manager who enjoys building relationships with senior stakeholders, challenging existing ways of working and delivering measurable commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities of a Procurement Manager:

Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives and operational requirements

Manage operational spend categories including fleet, fuel, facilities management, logistics and capital projects

Lead tender processes, supplier negotiations and sourcing activities

Deliver cost reduction initiatives and identify value-adding opportunities across the supply chain

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance and service delivery

Partner with senior operational stakeholders to shape procurement priorities and drive continuous improvement

Track procurement benefits, savings and project outcomes, ensuring compliance with governance and regulations

Skills & Qualifications of a Procurement Manager:

Previous Category Management or Procurement experience within operational spend categories (fleet, facilities, logistics or similar)

Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities, ideally with senior leaders

Strong financial and analytical skills, including total cost of ownership analysis

MCIPS qualified or working towards; experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, logistics or similarly regulated environments advantageous

Benefits of a Procurement Manager:

Salary up to £52,000 plus 10% annual bonus scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to influence procurement strategy across a large national operation

High-profile role with significant senior stakeholder exposure

Career development within a growing procurement function

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Long-term progression opportunities

If you feel this Procurement Manager role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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