Category Manager

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