Category Manager

Posted 14 days 21 hours ago by Robert Walters UK

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Category Manager - Indirect (3 Roles Available). Location: Liverpool (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options). Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. Start Date: Immediate.

My client is seeking three experienced Category Managers to join their Procurement team, supporting a wide range of categories, including Estates, IT and Professional Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated and commercially minded professionals to make a real impact across multiple high-profile categories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end procurement process for a variety of categories, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement regulations.
  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Provide expert advice on procurement best practice within your allocated categories.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role, ideally within Estates, IT or Professional Services, within the private sector.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work proactively and deliver results at pace.
  • Available to start immediately and commit to the full fixed-term contract.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience).
  • Opportunity to gain broad category exposure across multiple services.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  • The chance to make a tangible impact on a high-profile organisation.

If you are a confident and driven procurement professional looking for your next challenge, my client would love to hear from you.

Apply today!

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Liverpool