Category Manager

Category Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location - Birmingham (Surrounding Areas)

Benefits: Generous bonus scheme Hybrid company car Fuel card Life & Health Cash Plan 5% Pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays

The business is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience managing international supply chains and overseas suppliers, especially across the Far East, US and Europe

The Role

• Own and manage assigned packaging categories, developing and executing long-term category strategies
• Lead supplier selection, performance management, and commercial negotiations at a senior level
• Manage and develop international supplier relationships, with a strong focus on overseas sourcing
• Ensure all products and materials meet quality, and regulatory standards
• Work closely with sales, operations, and technical teams to align category strategy with customer demand
• Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risk while controlling cost and availability
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost-saving initiatives within categories
• Play a key role in shaping procurement and category management processes across the group
• Support business growth through effective range management and supplier collaboration

About You

• Proven experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain within packaging or similar industry.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to remain commercially hands-on
• Experience managing international suppliers, particularly in the Far East, US and EU.
• Highly commercial with strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Solid understanding, quality, and supplier compliance requirements
• Proactive, confident, and able to influence stakeholders across the business
• Experience working with ERP / MRP systems
• Candidates stepping up into a Category Manager role with strong international exposure will also be considered

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on or email a copy of your current CV to "SER-IN".