Category Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days

Newport, Newport NP10 9FA

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Procurement Specialist - Category Manager position focuses on managing indirect spend and capital projects in Newport with a negotiable salary.
Candidates should have a strong background in procurement and Category Management, ideally with experience across multiple sectors.
The role requires collaboration with C Suite level stakeholders and involves negotiating supplier contracts and driving supplier performance.
Applicants should have proven expertise in indirect and capital procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in procurement processes.
A minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification or active pursuit of certification is preferred, along with relevant experience.

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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