Category Manager

Yolk Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Newport, Newport NP10, Wales

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Procurement Specialist - Category Manager position focuses on managing indirect spend and supporting capital projects in Newport.
Candidates should have a strong procurement and Category Management background, ideally with experience across multiple sectors.
The role requires negotiating supplier contracts, driving supplier performance, and delivering actionable insights to senior management.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect and capital procurement is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills.
The salary for this position is negotiable and candidates should ideally hold or be pursuing CIPS Level 4 certification.

Procurement Specialist - Category Manager - Indirect Spend - Negotiable Salary - Newport

You'll have a strong procurement, Category Management background in either the public or private sector (a blend across multiple verticals would be best) and be comfortable working with up to C Suite level stakeholders. You'll also be involved in the below

Your Role:

Lead indirect spend and support capital projects across the business.
Negotiate competitive supplier contracts and manage procurement for Indirect & Capex categories.
Drive supplier performance through reviews, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Research market trends, align with business requirements, and champion sustainability efforts.
Deliver actionable procurement insights and reports to senior management.

Skills You Bring:

Proven expertise in indirect & capital procurement.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on experience with RFIs, RFQs, and procurement processes.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with excellent attention to detail.
CIPS Level 4 qualified or actively pursuing certification.

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