Our client is seeking a highly skilled IT Category Manager to join their dynamic procurement function.
This role offers the unique opportunity to drive the procurement strategy across the IT function, working with colleagues across procurement and the wider business.
To lead and run the delivery of complex category management projects from point of procurement through to and including undertaking contract management with associated tasks.
To demonstrate your specialist skills in your category area with strong customer focus, commercial acumen, and proactive approach, building in contract, supplier, and relationship management skills throughout your assigned category.
To always act in line with legislation in a category management approach to deliver savings and sustainable total cost reductions, whilst aligned to corporate objectives.
We are seeking a Category Manager with proven experience in managing the plumbing and heating product area within complex and diverse settings.
The ideal Category Manager thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, demonstrating strong decision-making abilities and a commitment to aligning priorities with company objectives.
They possess a customer-centric mindset, consistently seeking innovative and efficient solutions to drive success.
As the Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships and driving contract performance, on behalf of the business's Property Management clients, ensuring they receive top-tier services.
This position requires a strategic operator who excels in business partnering and influencing stakeholders, with supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy Development: Define and implement category sourcing strategies that align with business needs, focusing on value optimisation and continuous service improvement.
Posted by Elevation Recruitment Group • £40K/yr to £50K/yr
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading rail business based in Derby in the search for an experienced Category Manager to focus on the businesses Indirect requirements.
Posted by ARCUS SEARCH LIMITED • £350/day to £400/day
About the Role
We are seeking a Contracts & Commercial Category Manager to lead and manage complex category management projects from procurement through to contract management.
This role requires a strong focus on delivering savings and sustainable cost reductions while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of complex category management projects, including procurement and contract management tasks.
Cedar are pleased to be supporting a leading Housing Association with the recruitment of an experienced Category Manager to work across M&E Category.
The roles purpose is to develop and lead strategic on sourcing activities and agreeing a procurement strategy , taking a commercial and compliant approach in developing appropriate routes to market.
This position is Permanent and only requires you to go into the London office once per week (sometimes twice).