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We are working with a manufacturing business in Hatfield looking for a Category Manager to join their supply chain team.This role will focus on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting new product introduction across a range of engineered component categories.I

The role oversees end-to-end category management within a technical manufacturing environment, developing sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers, and driving cost optimisation. It combines strategic planning with hands-on procurement activity, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to improve performance and support business growth. Client Details Our client is an established manufacturing business known for its strong technical capability and commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating in a regulated, engineering-led environment, they combine robust production processes with a forward-thinking approach to category strategy, supplier development, and operational excellence. Description Your key responsibilities as Category Manager will be: Category Strategy & Governance • Develop, own, and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives., • Lead category planning including cost roadmaps, technology development, and supplier capability assessments., • Segment suppliers into strategic, preferred, development, and exit paths., • Ensure category strategies support sustainability and ESG targets, including net-zero ambitions. Sourcing & Commercial Management, • Lead major sourcing even...

A technical manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end category management.You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations.The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of PCBAs and excellent commerci

This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager within the largest logistics and distribution network in the UK! Working within the Distribution & Fulfilment category, you will collaborate closely with internal colleagues and external partners to meet Tesco Group logistics requirements acr

The role oversees end-to-end category management within a technical manufacturing environment, developing sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers, and driving cost optimisation. It combines strategic planning with hands-on procurement activity, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to improve performance and support business growth. Client Details Our client is an established manufacturing business known for its strong technical capability and commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating in a regulated, engineering‑led environment, they combine robust production processes with a forward‑thinking approach to category strategy, supplier development, and operational excellence. Description Your key responsibilities as Category Manager will be: Category Strategy & Governance Develop, own, and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead category planning including cost roadmaps, technology development, and supplier capability assessments. Segment suppliers into strategic, preferred, development, and exit paths. Ensure category strategies support sustainability and ESG targets, including net‑zero ambitions. Sourcing & Commercial Management Lead major sourcing events, competitive tenders, and complex negotiations. Develop cost models, should‑cost analysis and long‑term cost‑down plans. Manage and negotiate long‑term agreements for high‑value or high‑volume components. Ensure commercial terms, pricing structures, and life‑cycle costs deliver optimal total cost of ownership. Supplier Relationship & Performance Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships across assigned categories. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews covering KPIs, delivery, quality, and risk. Drive supplier development initiatives focused on capability, efficiency, and performance improvements. Ensure supplier compliance with ethical sourcing, Code of Conduct and ESG standards. New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead the sourcing and supply chain elements of NPI within your categories. Support DFM/DFA and technical reviews alongside Engineering teams. Oversee PPAP, sample approvals, tooling readiness and production ramp‑up. Ensure NPI quotations, capacity plans, lead times and quality commitments are robust and validated. Risk Management Identify single‑source issues and implement dual‑sourcing or alternative strategies. Maintain category‑specific risk registers and mitigation plans. Support business continuity planning, capacity mapping and geopolitical assessments to ensure supply resilience. Data, Systems & Process Maintain accurate category dashboards covering pricing, performance, risk and improvements. Ensure data integrity across all MRP category information. Support procurement continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and governance. Profile The ideal Category Manager will have: Deep knowledge of PCBAs (essential) and experience across categories such as plastics, metals, sub‑assemblies or ceramics. Excellent commercial negotiation skills and experience managing long‑term agreements. Strong macro‑environmental awareness, understanding geopolitical trends, commodity movements and supply‑chain vulnerabilities, with the ability to translate these into effective risk‑mitigation strategies. Confident stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. A proactive, structured problem‑solving mindset. Ability to interpret technical drawings and collaborate closely with Engineering. CIPS membership or equivalent experience. Job Offer As Category Manager you will benefit from a competitive package including: Competitive salary package Twice‑yearly bonus Hybrid working (3 days in the office) Private medical via Bupa Life insurance Flexible working hours + early‑finish Fridays Manufacturing and Production

We are working with a manufacturing business in Hatfield looking for a Category Manager to join their supply chain team. In this Category Manager role, you will:Develop sourcing strategies across multiple technical produc.

About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mis

Senior Category Manager | Somerset | HybridAre you a commercially sharp, people-focused Category leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, growth-driving category?This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at their Head Office in Somerset, leading a strategically significant category

About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mis

Category Manager - Grocery Slough (Head Office)We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance.

About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mis

Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe.In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the t

About UsVinarchy - Redefining wine.Managing the entire wine supply chain - from grape to glass - Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees in almost every continent around the world.Vinarchys diversified portfolio includ

Position Title: Category Manager, Category Strategy & Own Label Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 40337 Category Manager - Category Strategy & Own Label.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking a Head of Category Manager (Facilities Management) for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Andover, Glasgow, Wyton or WhittingtonAbout the role: You will be respons

Position Title: Category Manager, Retail Ecommerce Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 40339 Category Manager - Retail Ecommerce.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Category Manager seeking a role with genuine influence, scale and long term progression. Talent Drive are partnering with a leading food organisation to appoint a Category Manager – Indirects into a high impact role within a fast paced, commercia

Category Manager – Technology | South East | £55-65k | Hybrid ~ Our client is looking for a strategic and innovative professional to join their Procurement team, focusing on IT Category Management. Take the next step in your career with this exciting Category Manager role. You will lead and manag

Indirect Category Manager - Procurement Transformation - IT & Indirects - £60k + Car - Derbyshire or Bristol/ Remote Working Flexibility. I am working exclusively with a high growth, sustainability focused manufacturing business to appoint a Strategic Procurement Manager into a newly created role.

Senior Category Manager – Logistics & Warehousing Project. Senior Category Manager (18-month FTC). As Senior Category Manager, you will lead best-value sourcing and commercial optimisation across logistics infrastructure, automation-readiness and ongoing Run & Maintenance.

As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth within key categories while supporting customers through data-led insight and collaboration. Build strong partnerships with retailers, providing category insights and responding to ad hoc analysis requests. Experience delivering r

Global Category Manager - Property, FM & CapEx. Develop and deliver global category strategies across Property, FM & CapEx.

Our client is a well-established FMCG and food manufacturing organisation with operations across multiple continents are looking for a Procurement Category Manager for MRO/FM and Industrial procurement. You'll own the end-to-end category performance, from supplier selection and relationship manageme

Category Manager – Construction Operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for a procurement professional who can combine day-to-day operational buying oversight with strategic category and supplier management. Support category and framework activity by driving use of agreed suppliers, improvi

Category Manager (Construction/ Property). Align local buying activity with wider category strategies.

We are looking for an IT Category Manager, on a 12 month fixed term contract, to lead and/or support negotiations in alignment with business stakeholders within the IT, Telecom and Professional Services categories. Act as a trusted advisor (both regional and global) to IT and Professional Services b

Training & Enablement Manager (First Hire) – AI SaaS Startup – Series A – Fully Remote (UK). A genuinely category-defining AI platform.

Category Manager (Construction/ Property). Align local buying activity with wider category strategies.

Senior Category Manager, FTC – Leading Wine Brand. They invest in insight and expect their Category team to be central to decision making. A chance to shape Category strategy with major UK and European grocers and do it in a business that gives you genuine ownership rather than layers of process.

This role would suit candidates working as a Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Direct Materials Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Procurement Manager, Raw Materials Buyer, Sourcing Manager, or Commodity Manager. As a Direct Category Manager you’ll o

Category Manager - Trade and DIY RetailerWorcestershire | Salary up to £75,000Are you a commercially driven Category Manager who loves building winning product strategies and driving real growth?We're working with a well known retailer to recruit a Category Manager to take ownership of a key produc

Salary:Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsCategory Manager Warwick (Hybrid) Fusion UtilitiesSo, who are we? We are Fusion Utilities, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.

Location:PooleHours:Monday Friday, 8am-5pm office basedSalary:c £45k DOE + Co bonus paid monthly and annually Benefits:22 days rising after 2 years, Holiday buy-back scheme, Pension, Growth by sharing bonus scheme, on-site parking, Modern open-plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pa

A Leading Infrastructure & Construction Contractor is looking for a Category Manager to manage the whole indirect procurement requirements Nationally. The main objective of this role is to develop and deploy a category strategy for a portfolio of Professional Service.

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for leadership and category excellence? I'm currently partnering with a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead and develop procurement services across key categories.

Join Our Team as a Category Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Uxbridge (office-based, no hybrid option)Reports to: Category ControllerAre you a natural storyteller with a commercial mindset?Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful opportunities?Are you ready to influence some of the U

Position Title: Category Manager, RetailPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Scarborough Grade: Grade 05 Requisition ID: 38102 About McCain.

Category Manager | Procurement Manager | Commercial ManagerSummer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our client in the Defence Sector, who is seeking a Category Manager for an initial 6-month assignment with an option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Readin

Category Manager page is loaded## Category Managerlocations: GB - Adlingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2025-13621JBT Marel is expanding our Prepared Foods EMEA Sourcing team and we are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join us in **

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Sub-Category Manager to oversee procurement projects within its Corporate Services category.

A leading provider of leisure experiences is seeking a Category Manager to oversee procurement across food and beverage.