Our client is looking for a Strategic Category Manager to lead indirect spend categories like Marketing, HR, IT, and services. This role goes beyond sourcing, it's about forging partnerships, influencing key decisions, and driving value creation.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
* Partner with stakeholders to deliver smart, value-driven solutions
* Drive cost optimisation, supplier innovation, and process improvement
* Build strong supplier relationships and promote high performance
* Use data insights to influence decisions and improve spend visibility
What You’ll Bring:
* Experience in procurement, finance, consulting, or similar roles
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Curiosity, agility, and a collaborative mindset
* Confidence working with data and digital tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, ARIBA)
What’s in It for You:
* Career development to become a future leader
* High visibility with senior stakeholders and international projects
* A collaborative culture with strong growth opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits, including pension, private healthcare, and 33 days’ holiday (inc. Bank Holidays), plus the ability to purchase five additional days annually
* Perks like charitable leave, lifestyle discounts, and reward programmes
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Location: Manchester - Hybrid