Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager will be responsible for responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of corporate services categories including IT, Facilities Management, Temporary Labour, HR & Marketing, Financial & Legal services, Learning & Development, Travel Management, Office Supplies, Printing, Professional Services and Capital expenditure projects that do not fall under the engineering category. Hours can be flexible between an 08:00-09:00 start, working a 35 hour week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: * Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. * Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research, specification development, developing sourcing documents, bid evaluation, negotiating all commercial terms and conditions aimed at reducing cost, minimising risk and optimising business processes for the procurement of the goods and services within these catego...