Average Category Manager salary in the UK

HYBRID ROLE - 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE - Category Manager Location is HA9 ROLE PAYING £52,929 HOURS 9AM - 5PM Category Manager Acting in partnership with your key stakeholders you’ll manage complex, high to medium value procurement projects that are key to delivering good quality public services. In brief, you’ll be a key strategic advisor, confident and clear thinking, providing expert support and making sure projects achieve the best possible outcomes. You will have expert knowledge of procurement - ideally in the public sector It’s all about using the tools and techniques of strategic sourcing to achieve business goals. Through sound market analysis and strategy formulation, you’ll improve the quality of services being delivered, whilst always ensuring value for money. You should also have specialist knowledge of one of the areas mentioned above, plus a track record of managing complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders. A quick learner with the ability to hit the ground running. Adept at devising strategies, including innovative commercial arrangements or new service delivery models, you’ll understand the end-to-end procurement process and have plenty of experience leading multi-disciplined teams. With commercial acumen and great people skills, this could be your opportunity to stretch your talents to the full. You will be given the opportunity to showcase you strategic thinking and strategy deliver by leading a team to implement one of the key pillars of the Procurement Strategy and being recognised by senior leaders across the council as the Procurement lead for that pillar. If your application is successful, you will be contact shortly. The job title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract .We appreciate your interest in this role. E-Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible. You can apply with the utmost confidence to E-Personnel Recruitment directly, experts in both Permanent and Temporary Recruitment, and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the professional body for the recruitment industry. In the meantime, feel free to explore similar job opportunities on our website: e-personnelrecruitment.co.uk

Category Manager Salary: £40k - £49k per annum About the Role: As a Procurement Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement strategies and managing spend across various categories. You will work closely with academic and professional services teams to ensure efficient and effective procurement practices. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies for different categories.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments.Analyse data and provide reports to senior management.Utilize planning techniques and risk management strategies.Evaluate options and make commercial recommendations. Qualifications and Experience: MUST HAVE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCEStrong background in procurement with experience across various categories.Excellent understanding of procurement principles and practices.CIPS Qualified or working towardsProven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.Strong stakeholder engagement experienceStrong vendor management experienceStrong analytical skills and ability to present data effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Great opportunity for a Category/ Procurement specialist looking to process or a Category Manager looking for a new opportunity.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000Working Pattern: 5 days on-site per weekLocation: PlymouthYour new companyAn exciting and unique manufacturer that has grown to operate multiple sites, covering over 1.1 million square feet. Known for high-quality engineering, innovative design, and exceptional finished products, the company offers a diverse range of goods. After recent investment, they have grown drastically and are looking to scale out their procurement team by implementing category management.Your new roleAs a Category Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-savings initiatives within direct spending. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of category management principles.If you're currently looking for a step-up into Category Management, or looking for an organisation where you can develop your skills further and operate across multiple categories, this could be a great opportunity for you.Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the assigned category.Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to ensure alignment of category strategies with business objectives.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance category performance and achieve cost savings targets.Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to category management.Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge. What you'll need to succeed Relevant qualifications (i.e. CIPS) or time-served.Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar procurement role within a similar industry.Strong negotiation and contract management skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work autonomouslyA strong understanding of data interpretation in relation to purchasing What you'll get in return A salary between £50,000 - £55,000An environment in which you can work autonomously and drive initiatives independently Early finish on FridaysWide range of employee benefits What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk