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Senior Category Manager

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Northwich, Cheshire CW98UD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Category Manager to join the Procurement team in a large manufacturing organization with a global presence.
  • The role, based in the North West or other national sites, requires a strategic mindset and a proven track record in a similar position at a global level.
  • Candidates should have experience managing large spend portfolios of over £100M and possess strong leadership skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £90,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme.
  • This role provides an opportunity to work in a company that values innovation, sustainability, and professional growth.

An exciting opportunity for a driven Senior Category Manager to join the Procurement in a large manufacturing organisation with multiple sites Globally. The role will be based in the North West, or other sites nationally. This role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset, and shown deliver across a Global organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the manufacturing sector. They have a significant presence across multiple continents and are renowned for their high-quality products and commitment to innovation. They are recognised for their strong ethical standards and strive to maintain a sustainable and responsible approach in all their operations.

Description

As the Senior Category Manager you will,

  • Design and implement a category strategy with the support of a team
  • As part of the strategy, review the incumbent supply base (relationships & performance) to ensure key metrics are aligned
  • Conduct market analysis to gain industry knowledge and leverage negotiation strategies.
  • Assess, manage and mitigate risks related to supply contracts and agreements.
  • Oversee a team of procurement professionals, encouraging their development and success.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance in the supply chain.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure business goals are met.

Profile

A successful Senior Category Manager should have:

  • Proven track record within a similar role at a Global level, ideally with large spend portfolios (£100M+)
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage team performance effectively (building engagement and capability)
  • Knowledge of key supply markets, ideally Castings, Machining, or Electronics
  • Able to effectively communicate, positively influencing stakeholders, and landing benefits into the operating sites

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary, circa £90,000 base
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme.
  • A positive and supportive company culture that encourages professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work in an organisation that values innovation and sustainability.

If you are a passionate procurement professional looking to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Category Manager position based in North West.

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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.