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Procurement Category Lead (Marine Manufacturing), plymouth
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Client:
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Location:
plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
15.08.2025
Expiry Date:
29.09.2025
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Job Description:
Procurement Category Lead (Marine Manufacturing)
Plymouth
£40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + Industry-Leading Projects + Excellent Benefits + Company Discounts + Early Friday Finish
Are you a Procurement professional with a passion for driving value across supplier networks, looking to step into a high-impact strategic role with a world-renowned luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, tailored training, a supportive team environment, exceptional benefits including local discounts, an early Friday finish of 12pm, and the opportunity to work for a prestigious industry leader?
Do you want to join a globally recognised leader known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development? With over 60 years of excellence and major investment in green technologies and eco-conscious materials, this is an exciting time to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your input, supports your growth, and offers outstanding benefits.
On offer is a fantastic opening to become a key part of a forward-thinking procurement team at a company that has proudly set the standard in detail and innovation for over 60 years. You'll be joining at an exciting time as the business continues to scale sustainably, supported by significant investment in green technologies and eco-conscious materials.
In the role, you will lead end-to-end category management activities across direct and indirect spend areas worth up to £50m. From building sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts to managing supplier performance and mitigating risk, you will have full ownership of your categories. You will also work closely with stakeholders from engineering, finance, logistics, and design to align procurement with business needs and deliver sustainable value.
This role would suit a Procurement professional with a passion for driving value across supplier networks, looking to step into a high-impact strategic role with a world-renowned luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, tailored training, a supportive team environment, exceptional benefits including local discounts, an early Friday finish, and the opportunity to work for a prestigious industry leader.
The Role:
* Lead category management activities across key spend areas (£30-50m)
* Own sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management processes
* Deliver cost savings, supply continuity, and value-driven improvements
The Person:
* Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments preferred
* Based or easily commutable to Plymouth
Keywords: Category Manager, Category Lead, Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Plymouth, Devon, Sustainability
Reference number: BBBH20704
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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