Category Manager

The organisation operates in the Not-for-Profit sector across multiple locations.

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.

• Generous Annual Leave:
  Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions:
  Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks:
  Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development:
  Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support:
  Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters:
  Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel:
  Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back:
  Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.