Are you experienced in sourcing direct materials and negotiating with global suppliers? Do you thrive in a fast?paced manufacturing environment where strategic procurement drives performance? Ready to take ownership of key raw material categories and influence long?term supply decisions? If this sounds like you, click apply to take the next steps! The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available to join one of our key clients in the manufacturing sector. As a Direct Category Manager you’ll oversee raw materials and packaging procurement, ensuring best?practice purchasing, robust supplier performance, and cost?effective sourcing strategies. This role plays a key part in how the site manages commercial decisions, supplier networks and long?term procurement planning. This role would suit candidates working as a Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Direct Materials Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Procurement Manager, Raw Materials Buyer, Sourcing Manager, or Commodity Manager. Your duties and responsibilities will be Building strong strategic partnerships with suppliers across designated raw material and packaging categories. Providing stakeholders with market, pricing and cost?trend insight while ensuring purchasing data in SAP remains accurate and up to date. Tracking supplier performance, driving improvements, and presenting regular reporting to key i...