Senior Category Manager

PP Associates are delighted to be supporting a global technology business to find a Senior Category Manager for their procurement team.

• Role: Senior Category Manager
• Location: Northampton (Hybrid with 2 days per week on-site)
• Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

As Senior Category Manager you will have a broad role, enjoy a good level of autonomy and responsibility. Other exciting benefits include:

• Bonus (10 to 14%)
• Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site)
• Healthcare with BUPA
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising 1 day per year to 26)
• Study support with CIPS qualification
• Ongoing learning and development
• Pension scheme matched to 5%
• Inclusive workplace
• Wellbeing schemes
• Exposure in a global business

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to enhance procurement strategies.
• Create category management plans to streamline supplier selection and reduce costs, optimising margins.
• Analyse divisional spending to identify trends and future product/service needs.
• Implement comprehensive supplier management, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Develop strategies to maximise supplier and partner rebates.
• Establish a supplier engagement program aligned with company values.
• Use supplier management software to centralise records and ensure compliance.
• Lead and mentor a small team to maintain expertise and meet business needs.
• Ensure high employee satisfaction through effective people practices.
• Function as Procurement Manager during their absence.

Requirements:

• Relevant category management experience with MCIPS qualification preferred.
• Experience gained in technology/IT industries
• Demonstrable experience with senior stakeholder managers
• Strong understanding of contracts, commercial, and compliance
• Management experience