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Category Manager

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a talented Category Manager in the business services industry, focusing on procurement and supply chain.
  • The role requires a strategic individual with strong negotiation and supplier management skills, along with a degree in business or a related field.
  • The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, develop category plans, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • This position offers a competitive salary and package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Candidates should have at least a few years of experience in procurement and category management to be considered.

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a talented Category Manager in the business services industry, ideally positioned in the procurement and supply chain department. The role requires a strategic individual adept at managing supplier relationships and category planning.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation in the business services industry, globally recognised for its advanced and innovative approach towards procurement and supply chain processes. With a network spanning across continents, they maintain a high-performance culture that promotes professional growth and development.

Description

  • Manage supplier relationships and lead negotiations.
  • Develop and implement category plans to drive value and efficiency.
  • Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements.
  • Maintain market intelligence and industry trends.
  • Support the execution of procurement strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.

Profile

A successful Category Manager should have:

  • A degree in business or a related field.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Proficiency in procurement and category management software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong understanding of the business services industry.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary & package
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • A supportive and high-performing work culture
  • Access to global network and industry leaders
  • Generous holiday leave

We encourage talented individuals seeking a rewarding career in business services industry to apply for this exciting Category Manager role. This is your chance to contribute to a large organization with a global reach and make a significant impact in the procurement & supply chain department

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.