https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page--fc56ae99-b942-47b0-8721-27041473c57c RSS feed for Direct Category Manager at Michael Page. en-gb Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:38:35 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page--fc56ae99-b942-47b0-8721-27041473c57c https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page--fc56ae99-b942-47b0-8721-27041473c57c Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Birmingham | Salary: £400 - £550/day | Type: Temporary | The Direct Category Manager executes category strategies and manages supplier performance for allocated spend areas, supporting the wider procurement team. The role ensures sourcing best practice, competitive costing, and managing supplier performance while supporting NPD and manufacturing site requirements. Client Details An organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector, with operations on a global scale. Description The Direct Category Manager role responsibilities include: * Manages annual spend within assigned direct categories. * Executes sourcing projects within the approved supplier panel and commercial frameworks. * Manages supplier performance. * Execute category strategy through RFQs, negotiations, and sourcing projects. * Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives. * Monitor cost, delivery, quality, and service KPIs for suppliers in scope. * Lead supplier reviews and corrective action plans. * Support supplier onboarding activities.. * Maintain accurate pricing, contracts, and ERP data. * Ensure compliance with sourcing governance and documentation requirements. Profile For this Direct Category Man... Temporary