Category Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days

Newport, Newport NP10 9FA

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Procurement Specialist - Category Manager role focuses on managing indirect spend and supporting capital projects in Newport.
Candidates should have a strong procurement and Category Management background, ideally with experience in both public and private sectors, and be comfortable engaging with C Suite stakeholders.
The position offers a salary range of £35k to £45k and requires proven expertise in indirect and capital procurement.
Applicants should possess strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, along with hands-on experience in procurement processes.
A minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification or active pursuit of certification is preferred for this role.

Procurement Specialist - Category Manager - Indirect Spend - Newport - Relationship Management - £35k to £45k

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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