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Senior Category Manager

Posted 6 days 19 hours ago by Robert Walters UK

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

Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement. Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits (including very generous holiday allowance and pension contribution). Location: Manchester.

This role is for a procurement professional who will take ownership of key indirect spend categories and help shape a modern, sustainable procurement function. You'll transform major category portfolios - from FM and IT to professional services and utilities - ensuring best value and supporting the company's long-term sustainability goals.

What you'll be doing
  • Lead end-to-end category management across a broad range of indirect spend areas.
  • Conduct demand and market analysis to identify opportunities for value and innovation.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business units and support functions.
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and best commercial outcomes.
  • Embed green and socially responsible procurement practices aligned with the company's sustainability ambitions.
  • Drive continuous improvement to deliver measurable savings and efficiencies.
What we're looking for
  • Experience managing indirect categories in a complex organisation (professional services, public sector, or corporate background welcome).
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  • Passion for sustainability and responsible procurement.
  • Ideally degree educated or MCIPS qualified (or working towards).
About the job
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Focus: Purchasing / Procurement
  • Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
  • Workplace Type: On-site
  • Experience Level: Mid Management
  • Location: Manchester

Note: This description reflects the information provided by the employer and may be subject to change. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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