Category Manager

Location: KentSalary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annumContract: Fixed Term (12 Months)Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Multi-Site Operations

Elevation Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a leading organisation in the heavy manufacturing sector to recruit a skilled Category Manager to join their procurement team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising waste management and environmental services across multiple sites, ensuring commercial effectiveness and sustainability targets are met.

As Category Manager, you will take ownership of the waste management category, driving supplier performance and delivering cost-effective solutions that align with business and environmental goals. You will:

• Lead procurement strategy and category planning across waste and recycling services

• Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to maximise value

• Collaborate with site managers and stakeholders across the UK to standardise practices

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and company policies

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and explore innovative waste solutions

We’re looking for a confident, commercially-minded procurement professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar strategic procurement role

• Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred

• Comfortable working across multi-site operations

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Knowledge of waste management regulations and sustainability practices is a plus

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000

• Opportunity to work with a leading UK manufacturer committed to sustainability

• Autonomy in a strategic role with real impact

• Supportive and collaborative culture

• Potential for future opportunities within the wider business