Category Manager
Posted 14 days 21 hours ago by Robert Walters UK
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.
- 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.
- 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