Category Manager

Location: East Halton

Category Manager Birchwood, Warrington Hybrid Full-time, Permanent Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and leadership? Our client, a technology-enabled procurement partner that works with public and private sector organisations, is looking for a Category Manager to lead and grow their procurement services across a key categories. You'll manage a team of Buyers, develop strategic category plans, and build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

What You'll Do:
Developing and implementing contract management strategies and frameworks to ensure consistency and effectiveness across department Monitoring contract performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), audits, and compliance checks Managing supplier relationships, including resolving disputes, enforcing remedies for non-compliance, and ensuring service delivery aligns with expectations Collaborating with procurement teams early in the cycle to embed measurable KPIs and ensure contracts are fit for purpose Ensuring legal and policy compliance, especially under frameworks like the Procurement Act 2023 Motivate, coach and support a small team, including managing KPi's and identifying any training requirements

What We're Looking For:

Degree-level education or equivalent experience. MCIPS qualified (Desirable) with strong procurement expertise. Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in large-scale procurement and public sector procurement regulations . A confident communicator and negotiator. In return, our client offer a fantastic benefits package including:
Income Protection, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Health Cash Plan and many more Join the team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society. Your unique perspective will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of procurement.