https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-sf-partners--f07f98bf-b4c0-41b2-a282-272b7cfdbf37 RSS feed for Category Manager at SF Partners. en-gb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:13:43 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-sf-partners--f07f98bf-b4c0-41b2-a282-272b7cfdbf37 https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-manager-sf-partners--f07f98bf-b4c0-41b2-a282-272b7cfdbf37 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:52:54 GMT Location: City | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Job Title: Category ManagerLocation: Leeds (Office-based)Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: CompetitiveRole OverviewSF Recruitment are seeking a highly technical and commercially driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for our Leeds based client across a complex manufacturing environment.This role blends strategic procurement with strong engineering awareness, covering mechanical systems, automation, and production line integration. You will be responsible for driving innovation, cost optimisation, and performance improvements through supplier collaboration, technical evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Duties:-Develop and deliver category strategies -Align sourcing strategies with operational, engineering, and capital investment plans-Develop long-term supplier roadmaps focused on innovation, performance, and total cost of ownership-Work closely with engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications and performance requirements-Assess machinery design, mechanical systems, and automation capability during supplier selection-Support standardisation and modularisation of equipment across sites-Lead technical reviews an... Permanent