Senior Category Manager
PP Associates are delighted to be supporting a global technology business to find a Senior Category Manager for their procurement team.
Role: Senior Category Manager
Location: Northampton (Hybrid with 2 days per week on-site)
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
As Senior Category Manager you will have a broad role, enjoy a good level of autonomy and responsibility. Other exciting benefits include:
Bonus (10 to 14%)
Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site)
Healthcare with BUPA
22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising 1 day per year to 26)
Study support with CIPS qualification
Ongoing learning and development
Pension scheme matched to 5%
Inclusive workplace
Wellbeing schemes
Exposure in a global business
Responsibilities:
Cultivate strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to enhance procurement strategies.
Create category management plans to streamline supplier selection and reduce costs, optimising margins.
Analyse divisional spending to identify trends and future product/service needs.
Implement comprehensive supplier management, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
Develop strategies to maximise supplier and partner rebates.
Establish a supplier engagement program aligned with company values.
Use supplier management software to centralise records and ensure compliance.
Lead and mentor a small team to maintain expertise and meet business needs.
Ensure high employee satisfaction through effective people practices.
Function as Procurement Manager during their absence.
Requirements:
Relevant category management experience with MCIPS qualification preferred.
Experience gained in technology/IT industries
Demonstrable experience with senior stakeholder managers
Strong understanding of contracts, commercial, and compliance
Management experience
