Our client, a leading organisation in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role is essential for managing category strategies and enhancing supplier relationships, with hybrid working options available.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage category initiatives to drive value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
Own the supplier approval process ensuring quality, compliance, and risk standards.
Enhance supplier relationships to ensure performance and continuous improvement.
Provide expert procurement support to meet operational demands and ensure timely sourcing.
Align procurement practices with company and client policies.
Act as a key link between operational teams and strategic procurement.
Job Requirements:
Experience in category management within a senior procurement role.
Advanced knowledge of procurement models and category management.
Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
Proficient in P2P and reporting systems, Excel, Power BI, and ideally Visio.
Demonstrable success in delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
Desirable:
MCIPS qualified or working towards.
Experience in supplier segmentation and category management.
Knowledge of ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Hybrid working (job needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Additional benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass
If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to further your career within a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's growing team in Manchester