Category Manager

Category Manager
Cambridge | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office-Based) | £36,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career?

We're working with a highly respected organisation seeking a Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement experience who wants to gain broader exposure to sourcing, supplier management, stakeholder engagement and contract negotiations across a diverse range of spend categories.

This role would suit an ambitious Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Assistant Category Manager or Junior Category Manager looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role
As a Category Manager, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver procurement projects, manage sourcing activities and support the delivery of value-driven purchasing decisions.

Key responsibilities include:
Managing sourcing and tendering activities from initial requirement through to contract award
Supporting supplier selection, evaluation and onboarding processes
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements
Assisting with supplier negotiations and contract discussions
Conducting market research and supplier analysis
Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with internal policies and procedures
Supporting supplier performance reviews and risk assessments
Providing procurement guidance and best practice advice to stakeholders
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
Experience working within a procurement, purchasing or sourcing environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Excellent organisational and project management abilities
A commercial mindset with strong analytical skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience supporting tenders, RFQs, RFPs or supplier selection activities
Applications are welcomed from candidates at the earlier stages of their procurement career who are keen to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility.

Desirable:
CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Exposure to contract management, supplier negotiations or category management
Experience within a complex or multi-stakeholder organisation
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Structured development and training opportunities
Exposure to a broad range of procurement categories and projects
Generous benefits package
Long-term career progression opportunities
If you're looking for a role that will broaden your procurement experience and provide exposure to strategic sourcing activities, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please submit your CV by clicking through the link
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed