Category Specialist
1 day ago
Wellingborough
🌟 Category Specialist – Manufacturing | East Midlands | £Competitive + Benefits Are you a skilled procurement professional ready to take ownership of a key category portfolio within a leading global manufacturer? We’re working with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation that’s seeking a Category Specialist to join their purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a measurable impact within a progressive, high-performing business. 🔧 The Role In this role, you’ll manage the procurement of goods, materials, and services essential to operations — ensuring best value, quality, and timely delivery. You’ll work closely with the Purchasing Manager to: • Develop and implement sourcing strategies across multiple categories., • Lead supplier negotiations and manage performance improvement plans., • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities., • Support new product introduction (NPI) projects and engineering changes. You’ll be an experienced procurement or materials professional with strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Ideally, you’ll bring: • HND or equivalent qualification (MCIPS advantageous)., • Extensive experience in materials control or purchasing within a manufacturing environment., • Knowledge of MRP or ERP systems (Oracle experience desirable)., • A proactive, analytical, and results-driven approach., • Based in Wellingborough area (East Midlands), • Monday–Thursday: 8:00–16:30, • Friday: 8:00–13:30 This is a key opportunity to join a respected global manufacturer at an exciting time of change and growth. You’ll be part of a supportive team culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration — with real scope to shape sourcing strategy and develop your career. 👉 Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.