Category Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager to join a well-established procurement team in Peterborough.

You''ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, managing supplier relationships and category strategies across the UK, Europe, US, and China. This is a strategic, stakeholder-facing role offering scope for development and impact.

• Manage categories including commodities, premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone.
• Develop and implement category strategies to deliver value and minimise supply risk.
• Negotiate contracts and lead tenders using tools such as ScanMarket.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams, resolving supply challenges.
• Monitor supplier performance and market trends to drive improvement and innovation.

• Experienced in procurement or category management, ideally in raw materials, ingredients, or manufacturing/agriculture.
• Strong negotiator with a track record of cost savings and robust contract management.
• Able to manage multiple categories, prioritise effectively, and work collaboratively across regions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, ambitious mindset.

• -45,000 - -55,000
• Matched pension contributions up to 10% and the option for additional voluntary contributions.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase up to 5 more.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, carers, and fertility treatment leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs).
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, UK Digital GP, Wellbeing Centre, and financial wellbeing platform.
• SmartSpending app offering retail discounts.

If you are interested in this Category Manager vacancy, please contact Stuart at TEC Partners today.