Category Manager – Southport/Hybrid – Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsElevation Recruitment Group is proud to be working with a highly successful global engineering business who are looking to recruit a Category Manager to join their teamAs Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies across a defined portfolio of suppliers. You will play a vital role in securing best value, strengthening supplier relationships and driving operational improvements. The business offers fantastic work/life balance and there’s flexible hybrid working on offer.BenefitsFlexible hybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days work from home)Flexi time with the option for a 12:30pm finish on a FridayDeath in service (3 x salary)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiativesRetail discounts and recognition eventsPension schemeFree onsite parkingThe RoleLeading strategic sourcing and implementing category strategiesNegotiating and managing long term contracts and framework agreementsDriving supplier performance and development initiativesAnalysing data to inform strategy, decision making and stakeholder engagementWorking closely with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial goalsSupporting continuous improvement across the supply chainThe PersonPrevious experience within a technical industrial role (Manufacturing, Electronics, Engineering, Marine, Rail, Aerospace etc)Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilityHigh resilience and the ability to work to demanding deadlinesDesirable: knowledge of SAPElevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.