https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-lord-search-amp-selection--cf60a2f6-016c-4b25-98af-506d6846943e RSS feed for Category Manager at Lord Search & Selection. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:20:31 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-lord-search-amp-selection--cf60a2f6-016c-4b25-98af-506d6846943e https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-lord-search-amp-selection--cf60a2f6-016c-4b25-98af-506d6846943e Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Leeds | Salary: £60000/annum bonus & benefits | Type: Permanent | Building materials supply | M&E | Purchasing strategy leadership Leeds - Site based circa -60,000 Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a family-owned business? We are seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to lead purchasing strategy, supplier performance and cost optimisation across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of purchasing and cost estimating activities, ensuring stock availability, driving supplier excellence and delivering measurable commercial value. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support business growth and operational objectives Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing purchasing team Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial agreements with key suppliers Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while driving performance improvements Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities to support informed purchasing decisions Ensure the timely procurement of goods and services to meet business demands Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives Collaborate closely wit... Permanent