Category Manager

Category Manager Location: Skelmersdale Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, on-site parking Job Type: Full-time Industry: Distribution and Engineering Services Job Description We''re working with a well-established distribution and engineering services business to recruit a Category Manager for their Procurement and Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of predominantly direct spend, with some responsibility for indirect categories. You''ll develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead sourcing activities and negotiate commercial agreements, playing a key role in improving cost, quality, service and continuity of supply. Working closely with colleagues across Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Sales and Finance, you''ll help deliver procurement initiatives that support business growth and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies across predominantly direct commodities. Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead sourcing activities, RFQs and supplier tenders. Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements. Identify cost-saving, value engineering and supply chain improvement opportunities. Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required. Analyse supplier markets, commodity trends and supply chain risks. Support ..... full job details .....