Assistant Category Manager

We are currently partnered with an excellent organisation who are based in Central Manchester who are looking to recruit an Assistant Category Manager due to internal promotion! This role will be working within a first class procurement team and will require travel to the Manchester Office 1 -2 days per week.Client DetailsThis opportunity is with a well-established organisation who are based in Central Manchester and are known for their strong market presence and collaborative work environment. They focus on delivering quality products and services while fostering innovation within its procurement and supply chain operations.DescriptionAs Assistant Category Manager you will report into the Category Manager and be working within the HR and Professional Services Category!Duties will include, however, not be limited to:Own some of your smaller categories end-to-end, supporting with stakeholder and supplier engagement, planning, sourcing and supplier management.Analyse financial, supplier and market data to identify trends, delivering value, service improvements and commercial benefits.Execute sourcing activity in line with the category plan, including tendering, analysis, selection, negotiation and contracting with suppliers.Support sourcing projects across the wider category.Facilitate key supplier meetings.ProfileA successful Assistant Category Manager should have:Experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.Excellent communication and negotiation skills ..... full job details .....