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Category Manager

Burman Recruitment
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Northwich, Cheshire CW98UD, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Procurement Category Manager offers a salary ranging from £40k to £49k per annum.
  • Candidates must have higher education experience and a strong background in procurement across various categories.
  • The position requires CIPS qualification or progress towards it, along with proven skills in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
  • Key responsibilities include building stakeholder relationships, analyzing data, and making commercial recommendations.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a Category/Procurement specialist or an experienced Category Manager seeking a new challenge.

Category Manager

Salary: £40k - £49k per annum

About the Role:

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement strategies and managing spend across various categories. You will work closely with academic and professional services teams to ensure efficient and effective procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for different categories.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments.
  • Analyse data and provide reports to senior management.
  • Utilize planning techniques and risk management strategies.
  • Evaluate options and make commercial recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • MUST HAVE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
  • Strong background in procurement with experience across various categories.
  • Excellent understanding of procurement principles and practices.
  • CIPS Qualified or working towards
  • Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement experience
  • Strong vendor management experience
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to present data effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Great opportunity for a Category/ Procurement specialist looking to process or a Category Manager looking for a new opportunity.

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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.