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Category Manager 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Category Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract, with a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000.
  • The role requires hands-on category management experience within manufacturing sectors and strong negotiation skills with a proven record of cost savings.
  • The successful candidate will work independently, focusing on supplier relationship management, sourcing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and possess strong rapport-building skills.
  • This position offers a flexible hybrid work system and strong career progression opportunities both in the UK and globally.

Your new companyManufacturing Company looking for an experienced Category Manager who can hit the ground running. This is a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential for extension/ conversion.Your new role

  • High autonomy to work independently (remote reporting line)
  • Taking charge of a variety of categories, moving between fractional roles
  • Focusing on supplier relationship management and supplier sourcing
  • Negotiating contracts and cost savings

What you'll need to succeed

  • Hands-on category management experience within Manufacturing sectors
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven record of cost savings
  • Flexible and adaptable to work with different categories
  • Strong rapport building skills - supplier relationship development

What you'll get in return

  • Fast-paced work environment, relaxed and open company culture
  • Super flexible hybrid work system
  • Strong career progression opportunities in UK and globally as well
  • 12-month Fixed Term Contract, salary range of £50,000 to £55,000

What you need to do nowThis is an urgent role. If you're interested in this role, please email your updated CV with your current salary, desired salary and post code today before the role is filled!

**Applicable candidates must have a Right to Work in U.K.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new Procurement position in the South East, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

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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.