Category Manager

City, Birmingham
Michael Page

We are seeking a highly motivated Category Manager to join our procurement team. This permanent role will focus on managing procurement activities and driving value through effective category management.

Client Details

This role is with a mid-sized organisation offering excellent opportunities for growth and professional development. The company is committed to delivering quality services and maintaining high standards in procurement.

Description

• You will proactively plan, coordinate and manage procurement activity, maximising savings, value for money and social value for a range of assigned spend categories.
• You will actively support internal stakeholders on the procurement journey from forward planning, establishing the requirement and procurement strategy, to tendering and contract award.
• You will manage compliance within internal Group Procurement Policy and external legal obligations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 23), where applicable.
• You will support internal stakeholders with contract management advice and guidance and ensure accurate contract data and reporting is maintained in line with legal requirements.
• You will actively manage end to end procurement projects, developing and delivering category strategies in line with overall business strategies and influence a broad network of business stakeholders to ensure the group requirements are aligned and commercially maximised with effective procurement solutions.

Profile

A successful Category Manager should have:

• You will have procurement experience, good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act 23 application, and have a suitable level of CIPS qualification or able to demonstrate similar standard via career experience.
• You will have the ability to create strong and effective stakeholder relationships to support on all aspects of the procurement process, including contract management.
• You will be a proactive solution finder, who is committed to process improvement and driving change where is it required.
• You will have the ability to evaluate suppliers and tender responses from analysis/interpretation of written/financial/ contractual information.
• You will have good understanding of contract documentation and management.
• You will have strong commercial and business awareness, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. You will need to be competent with using MS office, especially MS Word and Excel.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 45,500 to 48,500 per annum (salary to increase by April 2026).
• Permanent position within a supportive and professional team.
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal growth.

If you are an experienced Category Manager looking to advance your career in procurement and supply chain, apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation in Birmingham.