https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-gill-cooke-personnel-ltd-ta-the-recruitment-group--90904cd0-cc7b-4a8d-a7df-d128b0f48dae RSS feed for Category Manager at Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group. en-gb Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:38:03 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-gill-cooke-personnel-ltd-ta-the-recruitment-group--90904cd0-cc7b-4a8d-a7df-d128b0f48dae https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-gill-cooke-personnel-ltd-ta-the-recruitment-group--90904cd0-cc7b-4a8d-a7df-d128b0f48dae Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Cowley | Salary: £31.33 - £32.50/hour | Type: Temporary | Category Manager (Generalist) Location: Oxford (Hybrid) Ongoing temporary position, with the potential to become permanent Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge? We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for a Category Manager to join their procurement team in a hybrid role based in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation while driving value for money across a diverse range of categories. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies Lead complex procurement activities from planning through to contract award Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, value, and performance Analyse market data and identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with procurement regulations Produce reports and present procurement updates to senior stakeholders Support wider procurement initiatives and deputise for the Head of Procurement when required About ... Temporary