https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page-engineering-manufacturing--4a9e9d78-3cb2-4cf7-8eec-2be9b68377f1 RSS feed for Direct Category Manager at Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:03:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page-engineering-manufacturing--4a9e9d78-3cb2-4cf7-8eec-2be9b68377f1 https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-category-manager-michael-page-engineering-manufacturing--4a9e9d78-3cb2-4cf7-8eec-2be9b68377f1 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:54:12 GMT Location: Birmingham | Salary: 400.00-400.00 Daily | Type: Permanent | 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 Manager role you will need to be/have: Ex... Permanent