An established and growing not-for-profit care organisation is seeking an experienced Category Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across IT.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that reinvests into its services, people, and long-term development.
Supporting a nationwide portfolio of care services, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within modern, well-invested environments. With ongoing transformation programmes and investment in both infrastructure and technology, procurement is a critical function in driving efficiency, value, and innovation.
The Role
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Bucks office)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working as part of a forward-thinking procurement team, you will partner with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing strategies across key indirect spend categories.
Key responsibilities include:
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand medium- and long-term requirements
* Leading end-to-end procurement activity, including RFI/RFQ processes
* Developing and managing supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement
* Delivering measurable value and return on investment across third-party spend
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget through effective collaboration
* Negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk to ensure value for money
About You
You will be an experienced Senior Buyer or Category Manager with strong exposure to IT, Marketing and/or HR categories. You bring a commercially astute mindset and are confident managing complex procurement activity in a fast-paced environment.
Key requirements:
* Strong knowledge of relevant supplier markets and emerging trends
* Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess cost, value, and risk
* Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight deadlines
* Ideally degree educated and/or CIPS qualified
What’s on Offer
* Competitive pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Life assurance
* Access to a flexible benefits platform offering discounts on retail, leisure, and more
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where procurement plays a vital role in supporting both operational excellence and long-term growth.