Job Role: Engineering Planning & Stores Coordinator Client: Global Category Leading Manufacturer Job Type: Permanent Monday - Friday Days, flexible on start / finish times, 38-hour week Some Hybrid working 1-2 days Salary: £32 - 36k Target plus 5% Bonus and very competitive package Contract Type: Permanent Job Location: Goole area easy access sit Your aim: You will be the glue between maintenance teams, procurement, and operations ensuring engineers have what they need, when they need it, safely and cost-effectively. The Engineering Planning & Stores Co-Ordinator will lead and develop engineering spares and contractor controls to reduce stock holdings and contractor costs. This role is Focused On: Engineering spares & inventory control Contractor coordination & compliance Maintenance planning support Statutory inspections & CMMS management Cost control across multiple sites This job role is critical, it directly impacts: Downtime reduction parts availability & contractor response Cost control - stock optimisation & supplier management Compliance - statutory inspections & documentation Efficiency - planning servicing without disrupting production Role & Responsibilities Engineering Planning & Stores Coordinator Reporting to the Operations & Engineering Manager and responsible for the Maintenance stores processes, to enable delivery of the Business objectives against factory Key Performance Indicators Lead the Engineering Stores Ensure consumable spares are maintained to the correct levels to minimise downtime. critical spares maintained at the correct levels Monitor and provide reports as required covering Engineering parts, labour and Contractor spend You will support our Engineering teams to exceed KPIs for schedule compliance, work volume, inventory levels, and drive a proactive approach to the prevention of equipment failure You'll ensure that appropriate engineering spares and inventory is identified, catalogued and available to support asset reliability You'll strive to maintain a safe, organised, cost-effective, and proactive stores and maintenance facility To maintain a well-organized and safe engineering stores in support of minimizing equipment downtime and improving performance To achieve site Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) with respect to stock value, accuracy, stock turns & consignment stock Develop the Engineering Stores capabilities and processes Adhere to and implement robust stock management and controls, identifying continuous improvement opportunities to ensure the needs of the site are met To proactively source alternative components, engineered parts and suppliers that can meet the technical standards To manage the complete end-to-end return of defective parts/non-conforming parts To update and maintain a computerized stocking system for all material movements Organise parts for specific maintenance tasks Qualifications and Requirements Engineering Planning & Stores Lead Experience in engineering or warehousing supply chain stores management environment Open to industry background Experienced in systems for data input Good level of literacy/numeracy Electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience is desirable. Experience of operating in a medium/large, automated manufacturing operation desirable Experience of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) Experience of spares/stock management systems Ability to identify key engineering equipment is an advantage Computer literate Excel, Word, Outlook etc What we can offer Engineering Planning & Stores Lead Competitive salary 5% Bonus - achievable A fast-paced and challenging work environment Wellbeing resources 26 days holiday + bank holidays Guaranteed Christmas holidays Health care cash plan Employee discount on products Life assurance Medical and dental insurance Flexible holiday scheme to buy and ell holidays 5% company matched pension scheme For more information, please contact (url removed) or on (phone number removed). Candidates who are currently a Stores Engineer, Engineering Storeman, Maintenance Stores Co-ordinator, Stores Administrator, Engineering Planner, Engineering Compliance Coordinator, Contractor Coordinator Engineering Support CoordinatorStores person, Maintenance Co-ordinator and Engineering Stores Manager , Maintenance PlannerMaintenance CoordinatorEngineering Planner, CMMS CoordinatorEngineering Stores Coordinator Spare Parts Coordinator, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Coordinator, Engineering Inventory Controller, Asset Planner, Supply Chain co-ordinator, and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Job Role: Engineering Planning & Stores Coordinator Client: Global Category Leading Manufacturer Job Type: Permanent Monday - Friday Days, flexible on start / finish times, 38-hour week Some Hybrid working 1-2 days Salary: £32 - 36k Target plus 5% Bonus and very competitive package Contract Type: Permanent Job Location: Goole area easy access sit Your aim: You will be the glue between maintenance teams, procurement, and operations ensuring engineers have what they need, when they need it, safely and cost-effectively. The Engineering Planning & Stores Co-Ordinator will lead and develop engineering spares and contractor controls to reduce stock holdings and contractor costs. This role is Focused On: Engineering spares & inventory control Contractor coordination & compliance Maintenance planning support Statutory inspections & CMMS management Cost control across multiple sites This job role is critical, it directly impacts: Downtime reduction parts availability & contractor response Cost control - stock optimisation & supplier management Compliance - statutory inspections & documentation Efficiency - planning servicing without disrupting production Role & Responsibilities Engineering Planning & Stores Coordinator Reporting to the Operations & Engineering Manager and responsible for the Maintenance stores processes, to enable delivery of the Business objectives against factory Key Performance Indicators Lead the Engineering Stores Ensure consumable spares are maintained to the correct levels to minimise downtime. critical spares maintained at the correct levels Monitor and provide reports as required covering Engineering parts, labour and Contractor spend You will support our Engineering teams to exceed KPIs for schedule compliance, work volume, inventory levels, and drive a proactive approach to the prevention of equipment failure You'll ensure that appropriate engineering spares and inventory is identified, catalogued and available to support asset reliability You'll strive to maintain a safe, organised, cost-effective, and proactive stores and maintenance facility To maintain a well-organized and safe engineering stores in support of minimizing equipment downtime and improving performance To achieve site Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) with respect to stock value, accuracy, stock turns & consignment stock Develop the Engineering Stores capabilities and processes Adhere to and implement robust stock management and controls, identifying continuous improvement opportunities to ensure the needs of the site are met To proactively source alternative components, engineered parts and suppliers that can meet the technical standards To manage the complete end-to-end return of defective parts/non-conforming parts To update and maintain a computerized stocking system for all material movements Organise parts for specific maintenance tasks Qualifications and Requirements Engineering Planning & Stores Lead Experience in engineering or warehousing supply chain stores management environment Open to industry background Experienced in systems for data input Good level of literacy/numeracy Electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience is desirable. Experience of operating in a medium/large, automated manufacturing operation desirable Experience of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) Experience of spares/stock management systems Ability to identify key engineering equipment is an advantage Computer literate Excel, Word, Outlook etc What we can offer Engineering Planning & Stores Lead Competitive salary 5% Bonus - achievable A fast-paced and challenging work environment Wellbeing resources 26 days holiday + bank holidays Guaranteed Christmas holidays Health care cash plan Employee discount on products Life assurance Medical and dental insurance Flexible holiday scheme to buy and ell holidays 5% company matched pension scheme For more information, please contact (url removed) or on (phone number removed). Candidates who are currently a Stores Engineer, Engineering Storeman, Maintenance Stores Co-ordinator, Stores Administrator, Engineering Planner, Engineering Compliance Coordinator, Contractor Coordinator Engineering Support CoordinatorStores person, Maintenance Co-ordinator and Engineering Stores Manager , Maintenance PlannerMaintenance CoordinatorEngineering Planner, CMMS CoordinatorEngineering Stores Coordinator Spare Parts Coordinator, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Coordinator, Engineering Inventory Controller, Asset Planner, Supply Chain co-ordinator, and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading foodservice business to recruit for a Category Manager (Fresh) Main purpose of the job Develop strong and long-lasting supplier relationships Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category Work and communicate closely with other category managers Stay updated with market trends Develop and create optimal product mix Job Requirements Experience within fresh category management (fish buying would be beneficial) Early starts 4/5am Benefits Free onsite parking Health and Wellness programme Great career progression opportunities Car & cycle to work scheme If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV. 5074DHR1 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading foodservice business to recruit for a Category Manager (Fresh) Main purpose of the job Develop strong and long-lasting supplier relationships Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category Work and communicate closely with other category managers Stay updated with market trends Develop and create optimal product mix Job Requirements Experience within fresh category management (fish buying would be beneficial) Early starts 4/5am Benefits Free onsite parking Health and Wellness programme Great career progression opportunities Car & cycle to work scheme If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV. 5074DHR1 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Category Manager - Metering Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to recruit a Category Manager - Directs to play a key role in a critical metering programme . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-value, strategically important procurement activity, working closely with a specialist metering business unit undergoing ongoing transformation. You'll have real ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and commercial outcomes - directly influencing how a vital operational area evolves. If you enjoy working at pace, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving value through procurement excellence, this role offers strong visibility and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for metering-related categories, including strategy development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives and evolving metering requirements Manage multiple tender events and competitive sourcing processes , ensuring timely delivery and strong commercial outcomes Build strong partnerships with the metering business unit , ensuring alignment to operational needs and future demand Undertake market analysis and supplier engagement to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and improve supplier performance Drive supplier relationship management initiatives to deliver continuous value, innovation and performance improvements Collaborate with internal procurement teams and stakeholders to ensure governance, compliance and best practice Support and develop junior team members, providing coaching and guidance where required Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement , ideally within infrastructure, utilities or complex operational environments Strong track record of delivering tender events, negotiations and measurable commercial outcomes Experience working with technical or operational categories (metering, engineering, equipment or similar preferred) Excellent stakeholder management skills , with the ability to influence and build credibility across business functions Strong commercial acumen, including contractual understanding and supplier management expertise Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience in category strategy development and market analysis Previous experience managing or mentoring team members is advantageous Desirable: Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or similar) MCIPS or working towards professional procurement accreditation Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Category Manager - Metering Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to recruit a Category Manager - Directs to play a key role in a critical metering programme . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-value, strategically important procurement activity, working closely with a specialist metering business unit undergoing ongoing transformation. You'll have real ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and commercial outcomes - directly influencing how a vital operational area evolves. If you enjoy working at pace, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving value through procurement excellence, this role offers strong visibility and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for metering-related categories, including strategy development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives and evolving metering requirements Manage multiple tender events and competitive sourcing processes , ensuring timely delivery and strong commercial outcomes Build strong partnerships with the metering business unit , ensuring alignment to operational needs and future demand Undertake market analysis and supplier engagement to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and improve supplier performance Drive supplier relationship management initiatives to deliver continuous value, innovation and performance improvements Collaborate with internal procurement teams and stakeholders to ensure governance, compliance and best practice Support and develop junior team members, providing coaching and guidance where required Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement , ideally within infrastructure, utilities or complex operational environments Strong track record of delivering tender events, negotiations and measurable commercial outcomes Experience working with technical or operational categories (metering, engineering, equipment or similar preferred) Excellent stakeholder management skills , with the ability to influence and build credibility across business functions Strong commercial acumen, including contractual understanding and supplier management expertise Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience in category strategy development and market analysis Previous experience managing or mentoring team members is advantageous Desirable: Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or similar) MCIPS or working towards professional procurement accreditation Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
The Category Manager will be responsible for managing procurement activities within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role requires expertise in category management (direct procurement) and the ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies in Warrington. Client Details A well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector, this company is known for its commitment to operational excellence. As a medium-sized business, they offer a structured environment with opportunities for growth and impactful contributions. Description Develop and implement category strategies for direct procurement in alignment with business objectives. Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and value delivery. Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks. Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve cost savings and quality improvements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational needs. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all procurement activities. Provide regular reports and updates on category performance and cost efficiencies. Profile A successful Category Manager should have: Proven experience in category management within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. A good understanding of procurement processes and sourcing strategies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in using procurement tools and systems. CIPs qualification would be desirable but not essential Job Offer Competitive salary based on experience Generous holiday allowance rising with service Market leading benefits package Permanent position with opportunities for career progression. A supportive and structured work environment in Warrington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager to make a meaningful impact in the procurement and supply chain department. If you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply
May 14, 2026
Full time
The Category Manager will be responsible for managing procurement activities within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role requires expertise in category management (direct procurement) and the ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies in Warrington. Client Details A well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector, this company is known for its commitment to operational excellence. As a medium-sized business, they offer a structured environment with opportunities for growth and impactful contributions. Description Develop and implement category strategies for direct procurement in alignment with business objectives. Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and value delivery. Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks. Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve cost savings and quality improvements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational needs. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all procurement activities. Provide regular reports and updates on category performance and cost efficiencies. Profile A successful Category Manager should have: Proven experience in category management within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. A good understanding of procurement processes and sourcing strategies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in using procurement tools and systems. CIPs qualification would be desirable but not essential Job Offer Competitive salary based on experience Generous holiday allowance rising with service Market leading benefits package Permanent position with opportunities for career progression. A supportive and structured work environment in Warrington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager to make a meaningful impact in the procurement and supply chain department. If you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply
Category Manager ( IT and professional services) Salary: up to 60,000 depending on experience, plus car/allowance 6,600, 20% bonus and other Veolia benefits Location: Hybrid 3 days in office - Cannock WS11 8JP When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Company Car or car cash allowance Bonus Scheme Private medical insurance Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community What you'll be doing: Work closely with Category Managers and Procurement Business Partners to support strategy implementation Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements Assist in conducting regular supplier performance reviews, collecting and analysing relevant data Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication Support negotiations with suppliers to optimise pricing, terms, and conditions under guidance from Category Managers Monitor and report on supplier-related issues, contributing to timely resolution Research and identify potential new suppliers to enhance the supplier base, presenting findings to Category Managers Monitor supplier compliance with company policies and contractual agreements, flagging any discrepancies Provide dedicated support to Category Managers in executing category strategies and initiatives Engage with business unit stakeholders and procurement business partners to gather and document specific requirements and expectations Prepare and deliver regular updates to Category Managers on supplier performance, market trends, and potential opportunities Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information Serve as a point of contact for business units and Procurement Business Partners, promptly addressing enquiries related to suppliers or category matters What we're looking for: Essential: Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Further Education Qualification, CIPS (or Part Qualified), or Equivalent Experience Experience in data analysis and market research Excellent communication and time management skills IT proficiency Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role Project Management Qualification or Experience Procurement of FM or Construction What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Category Manager ( IT and professional services) Salary: up to 60,000 depending on experience, plus car/allowance 6,600, 20% bonus and other Veolia benefits Location: Hybrid 3 days in office - Cannock WS11 8JP When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Company Car or car cash allowance Bonus Scheme Private medical insurance Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community What you'll be doing: Work closely with Category Managers and Procurement Business Partners to support strategy implementation Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements Assist in conducting regular supplier performance reviews, collecting and analysing relevant data Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication Support negotiations with suppliers to optimise pricing, terms, and conditions under guidance from Category Managers Monitor and report on supplier-related issues, contributing to timely resolution Research and identify potential new suppliers to enhance the supplier base, presenting findings to Category Managers Monitor supplier compliance with company policies and contractual agreements, flagging any discrepancies Provide dedicated support to Category Managers in executing category strategies and initiatives Engage with business unit stakeholders and procurement business partners to gather and document specific requirements and expectations Prepare and deliver regular updates to Category Managers on supplier performance, market trends, and potential opportunities Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information Serve as a point of contact for business units and Procurement Business Partners, promptly addressing enquiries related to suppliers or category matters What we're looking for: Essential: Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Further Education Qualification, CIPS (or Part Qualified), or Equivalent Experience Experience in data analysis and market research Excellent communication and time management skills IT proficiency Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role Project Management Qualification or Experience Procurement of FM or Construction What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary: The Category Manager role sits within our UK and Ireland (UK&I) Sourcing and Procurement Team, with direct reporting to the Category Management Lead and a matrix reporting line to the EMEA Regional Category Management Lead. Operating within this dual reporting structure, the role holder will align closely with EMEA regional strategy while delivering UK and Ireland business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of building deep market knowledge across all service lines and sectors where we currently operate, and the ability to develop Category strategies which support and facilitate the business in delivering optimal Client solutions and benefits. Additionally, this position involves developing and managing preferred suppliers while identifying opportunities to balance self-performance versus delivery through preferred supplier partners. Experience operating effectively within matrix reporting structures and balancing regional and local priorities will be essential. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: Strategic Category Management: Serve as hard services category specialist and subject matter expert for allocated categories. Soft services experience also desirable. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with UK&I business needs and EMEA regional direction. Drive preferred supplier list consolidation, leverage economies of scale, and deliver measurable value. Procurement and Solution Development: Create strategic solutions for commodity and service requirements. Manage end-to-end procurement events including RFP management, bid analysis and stakeholder liaison. Lead category strategy execution and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Support new business pursuits, transitions and client renewals by defining optimal supply chain solutions. Financial Performance: Deliver financial targets while identifying additional value opportunities. Lead the Alliance Programme to drive supplier partnerships and achieve revenue targets. Provide monthly tracking and collaborate with finance partners. Mitigate external impacts including inflation and material shortages. Market Intelligence: Maintain strong facilities management market knowledge and develop category insights. Apply market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers. Develop comprehensive understanding of WPM UK&I self-delivery versus subcontracting strategy and create make-versus-buy scenarios. Supply Chain Management: Utilize supply chain analytics to assess category needs. Rationalize supply base and implement strategic supplier frameworks. Develop Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programmes with key partners to maximize PSL value through insights into supplier capabilities, new business pipelines, responsible procurement initiatives, innovations, and HSSE compliance. Engage stakeholders as relationship sponsors and promote PSL capabilities through targeted events and communications to drive business adoption.Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sourcing and Procurement, EMEA Category Management and key stakeholders across JLL. Establish a network of SMEs and integrate them into supply chain activities. Governance, Compliance & Reporting: Manage supplier onboarding and challenge new supplier requests where PSL coverage exists. Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards. Partner with specialist teams to deliver social value opportunities and maintain contractor compliance. Maintain current Buyers Guides and Category Dashboards. Serve as primary escalation point for Category Management enquiries. Apply ethical company standards consistently across all activities. WPM UK&I Self-Delivery: Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery business to ensure the PSL effectively supports operational requirements across all business sectors (National Engineering, Hall and Kay, Integral Cooling Technologies, WPM Soft Services, etc.), working closely with sector leads to drive supplier performance, enable efficient self-delivery operations, and deliver continuous improvement aligned to business objectives. Key Expectations: Serve as hard services category subject matter expert and primary point of contact Lead end-to-end procurement: RFPs, supplier due diligence, contract negotiation, and implementation Deliver SRM and SPM programs across allocated categories to maximize PSL value Achieve financial targets and Alliance Programme revenue goals through strategic supplier partnerships Develop and execute category strategies with supplier summaries, market insights, and stakeholder engagement plans Maintain facilities management market intelligence and identify/qualify new suppliers Rationalise supply base and drive PSL consolidation to leverage economies of scale Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery operations to support business requirements Drive PSL Compliance across the organization Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards Manage supplier onboarding and challenge unnecessary new supplier requests Maintain Buyers Guides, Category Dashboards, and provide data-driven insights Build strong relationships with stakeholders, functional leads, SMEs, and EMEA Category Management teams Provide strategic thought leadership to identify cost and operational efficiencies Support new business pursuits, transitions, and client renewals with optimal supply chain solutions Operate within matrix reporting structure, balancing EMEA regional and UK&I local priorities Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred. Certifications: Professional procurement certifications highly valued: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), MCIPS, or equivalent. Previous Experience: 5+ years progressive FM procurement / category management experience UK&I FM category management experience Hard Services is the preference, but some Soft Services experience will also be relevant to this role. Ideally experience of working within a Hard Services or an Engineering discipline. Targeted Competencies: Proven supplier management capabilities encompassing commercial performance, risk mitigation, and relationship development Demonstrated proficiency in procurement leadership, negotiation, stakeholder influence, and change management governance Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities Strategic supplier relationship management experience with C-suite executives and procurement leadership, including initiative presentation and buy-in Track record of delivering measurable value, insight, and innovation Demonstrated success delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under tight deadlines Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with CAFM systems and e-sourcing platforms preferred Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis, reporting, and category strategy development We can t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
May 14, 2026
Full time
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary: The Category Manager role sits within our UK and Ireland (UK&I) Sourcing and Procurement Team, with direct reporting to the Category Management Lead and a matrix reporting line to the EMEA Regional Category Management Lead. Operating within this dual reporting structure, the role holder will align closely with EMEA regional strategy while delivering UK and Ireland business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of building deep market knowledge across all service lines and sectors where we currently operate, and the ability to develop Category strategies which support and facilitate the business in delivering optimal Client solutions and benefits. Additionally, this position involves developing and managing preferred suppliers while identifying opportunities to balance self-performance versus delivery through preferred supplier partners. Experience operating effectively within matrix reporting structures and balancing regional and local priorities will be essential. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: Strategic Category Management: Serve as hard services category specialist and subject matter expert for allocated categories. Soft services experience also desirable. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with UK&I business needs and EMEA regional direction. Drive preferred supplier list consolidation, leverage economies of scale, and deliver measurable value. Procurement and Solution Development: Create strategic solutions for commodity and service requirements. Manage end-to-end procurement events including RFP management, bid analysis and stakeholder liaison. Lead category strategy execution and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Support new business pursuits, transitions and client renewals by defining optimal supply chain solutions. Financial Performance: Deliver financial targets while identifying additional value opportunities. Lead the Alliance Programme to drive supplier partnerships and achieve revenue targets. Provide monthly tracking and collaborate with finance partners. Mitigate external impacts including inflation and material shortages. Market Intelligence: Maintain strong facilities management market knowledge and develop category insights. Apply market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers. Develop comprehensive understanding of WPM UK&I self-delivery versus subcontracting strategy and create make-versus-buy scenarios. Supply Chain Management: Utilize supply chain analytics to assess category needs. Rationalize supply base and implement strategic supplier frameworks. Develop Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programmes with key partners to maximize PSL value through insights into supplier capabilities, new business pipelines, responsible procurement initiatives, innovations, and HSSE compliance. Engage stakeholders as relationship sponsors and promote PSL capabilities through targeted events and communications to drive business adoption.Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sourcing and Procurement, EMEA Category Management and key stakeholders across JLL. Establish a network of SMEs and integrate them into supply chain activities. Governance, Compliance & Reporting: Manage supplier onboarding and challenge new supplier requests where PSL coverage exists. Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards. Partner with specialist teams to deliver social value opportunities and maintain contractor compliance. Maintain current Buyers Guides and Category Dashboards. Serve as primary escalation point for Category Management enquiries. Apply ethical company standards consistently across all activities. WPM UK&I Self-Delivery: Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery business to ensure the PSL effectively supports operational requirements across all business sectors (National Engineering, Hall and Kay, Integral Cooling Technologies, WPM Soft Services, etc.), working closely with sector leads to drive supplier performance, enable efficient self-delivery operations, and deliver continuous improvement aligned to business objectives. Key Expectations: Serve as hard services category subject matter expert and primary point of contact Lead end-to-end procurement: RFPs, supplier due diligence, contract negotiation, and implementation Deliver SRM and SPM programs across allocated categories to maximize PSL value Achieve financial targets and Alliance Programme revenue goals through strategic supplier partnerships Develop and execute category strategies with supplier summaries, market insights, and stakeholder engagement plans Maintain facilities management market intelligence and identify/qualify new suppliers Rationalise supply base and drive PSL consolidation to leverage economies of scale Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery operations to support business requirements Drive PSL Compliance across the organization Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards Manage supplier onboarding and challenge unnecessary new supplier requests Maintain Buyers Guides, Category Dashboards, and provide data-driven insights Build strong relationships with stakeholders, functional leads, SMEs, and EMEA Category Management teams Provide strategic thought leadership to identify cost and operational efficiencies Support new business pursuits, transitions, and client renewals with optimal supply chain solutions Operate within matrix reporting structure, balancing EMEA regional and UK&I local priorities Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred. Certifications: Professional procurement certifications highly valued: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), MCIPS, or equivalent. Previous Experience: 5+ years progressive FM procurement / category management experience UK&I FM category management experience Hard Services is the preference, but some Soft Services experience will also be relevant to this role. Ideally experience of working within a Hard Services or an Engineering discipline. Targeted Competencies: Proven supplier management capabilities encompassing commercial performance, risk mitigation, and relationship development Demonstrated proficiency in procurement leadership, negotiation, stakeholder influence, and change management governance Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities Strategic supplier relationship management experience with C-suite executives and procurement leadership, including initiative presentation and buy-in Track record of delivering measurable value, insight, and innovation Demonstrated success delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under tight deadlines Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with CAFM systems and e-sourcing platforms preferred Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis, reporting, and category strategy development We can t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. 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Join this leading healthcare procurement specialist in Birmingham as a Procurement Manager, focused on Indirect categories. This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a tangible impact within an ethical, award-winning organisation dedicated to optimising value for both public and private healthcare providers. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to deliver end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will take full accountability for your assigned portfolio, from initial market research and strategy development to contract management and launch. What you'll be doing: Lead and develop your team, identifying development gaps and conducting effective career conversations to ensure high performance and motivation. Manage complex procurement projects in accordance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023. Build and maintain senior-level relationships with suppliers to mitigate risk, anticipate market trends, and identify commercial opportunities. Develop in-depth knowledge of product categories to provide comparisons, market analysis, and strategic sourcing solutions that drive best value. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive service improvements and savings. What you need: Solutions-focused professional with a proactive mindset and a proven track record of delivery against targets. Experience in healthcare or public sector procurement , for example, delivering complex projects under PCR 2015. Proven experience in people management, with the ability to delegate, empower, and develop a team s capability. Demonstrated experience in category management and the full sourcing lifecycle. Proficiency in e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office; CIPS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable. Why you'll love this job: Hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home Salary circa £55-60,000 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Healthcare cover Monthly wellbeing allowance Paid time off for volunteering If you're looking for a role in a large, well-established team, in a thriving company that is supportive of your career development and progression, then apply today!
May 14, 2026
Full time
Join this leading healthcare procurement specialist in Birmingham as a Procurement Manager, focused on Indirect categories. This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a tangible impact within an ethical, award-winning organisation dedicated to optimising value for both public and private healthcare providers. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to deliver end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will take full accountability for your assigned portfolio, from initial market research and strategy development to contract management and launch. What you'll be doing: Lead and develop your team, identifying development gaps and conducting effective career conversations to ensure high performance and motivation. Manage complex procurement projects in accordance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023. Build and maintain senior-level relationships with suppliers to mitigate risk, anticipate market trends, and identify commercial opportunities. Develop in-depth knowledge of product categories to provide comparisons, market analysis, and strategic sourcing solutions that drive best value. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive service improvements and savings. What you need: Solutions-focused professional with a proactive mindset and a proven track record of delivery against targets. Experience in healthcare or public sector procurement , for example, delivering complex projects under PCR 2015. Proven experience in people management, with the ability to delegate, empower, and develop a team s capability. Demonstrated experience in category management and the full sourcing lifecycle. Proficiency in e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office; CIPS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable. Why you'll love this job: Hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home Salary circa £55-60,000 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Healthcare cover Monthly wellbeing allowance Paid time off for volunteering If you're looking for a role in a large, well-established team, in a thriving company that is supportive of your career development and progression, then apply today!
Role : Senior Category Manager-IT Services Location : Farnborough(3 days/week) Duration : 6 months Rate : competitive Inside IR35 : Umbrella IT & Tech The IT category has a spend of circa 100m across key categories including Software, Hardware, Networks and IT Services. This role is responsible for the IT Services Category. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities Own, develop and execute category strategies for IT Services, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximize value Lead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support business case development, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-complexity contracts Identify and manage category-specific risks, including information security, IR35, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Communicates complex commercial and strategic concepts clearly and confidently adapting style to suit senior stakeholders Aligns diverse stakeholders behind shared objectives Confident decision-maker, balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Builds collaborative and trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity, accountability and a growth mindset Proactively improves processes, challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion Minimum five years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with senior stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating high-value contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Role : Senior Category Manager-IT Services Location : Farnborough(3 days/week) Duration : 6 months Rate : competitive Inside IR35 : Umbrella IT & Tech The IT category has a spend of circa 100m across key categories including Software, Hardware, Networks and IT Services. This role is responsible for the IT Services Category. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities Own, develop and execute category strategies for IT Services, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximize value Lead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support business case development, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-complexity contracts Identify and manage category-specific risks, including information security, IR35, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Communicates complex commercial and strategic concepts clearly and confidently adapting style to suit senior stakeholders Aligns diverse stakeholders behind shared objectives Confident decision-maker, balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Builds collaborative and trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity, accountability and a growth mindset Proactively improves processes, challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion Minimum five years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with senior stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating high-value contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology
Central London Office, Hybrid role (circa 2 days in office) 55,000 - 65,000 basic salary range, plus Excellent Benefits (inc. subsidised travel) Ref: 10290 This is an exciting time to join this high-profile business, as they embark on a planned range of investment projects. You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, such as sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Compliance to public sector regulations and processes will be essential. The business operates a category management approach across key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects & Professional Services and candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets. Your Experience Excellent procurement category management skills You will have the gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholders Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements. Previous tendering experience, or contract management of a medium to large value ( 1m+) projects is highly desirable. Working knowledge Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained) Procure to pay and Finance systems experience E-tendering tools knowledge Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS) or working towards this (this is supported as part of the benefits offered) How to Apply Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10290.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Central London Office, Hybrid role (circa 2 days in office) 55,000 - 65,000 basic salary range, plus Excellent Benefits (inc. subsidised travel) Ref: 10290 This is an exciting time to join this high-profile business, as they embark on a planned range of investment projects. You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, such as sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Compliance to public sector regulations and processes will be essential. The business operates a category management approach across key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects & Professional Services and candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets. Your Experience Excellent procurement category management skills You will have the gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholders Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements. Previous tendering experience, or contract management of a medium to large value ( 1m+) projects is highly desirable. Working knowledge Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained) Procure to pay and Finance systems experience E-tendering tools knowledge Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS) or working towards this (this is supported as part of the benefits offered) How to Apply Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10290.
Category Manager - Products Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, nationally significant infrastructure organisation on a high-impact contract. You'll step into a key Category Manager role responsible for managing critical product supply chains (e.g. valves, pipes, fittings) that underpin essential operations. This is a role where you can genuinely make a difference - improving supplier performance, unlocking value, and shaping how contracts are managed going forward. There is real scope to put your stamp on the category, with clear opportunities to drive improvements in areas that haven't been fully optimised before. Regular travel required across the UK and occasionally Europe (typically once every 4 weeks or as required) Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies for product-based spend areas Lead supplier performance management, including: KPI and SLA setting Monthly and quarterly performance reviews Identify and deliver cost savings and value improvement opportunities Manage supplier contracts, ensuring optimal performance and compliance Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and present strategies to senior leaders Support and lead tendering and framework activities where required Monitor market trends and maintain strong engagement with the supplier base Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Category Manager / Procurement Manager Strong background in: Contract management and supplier performance Setting and managing KPIs / SLAs Experience conducting supplier reviews (e.g. QBRs, MBRs) Excellent stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders Background within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Solid understanding of procurement processes and tendering Desirable Experience within regulated environments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure) CIPS (or working towards) Exposure to logistics, expediting, or supply chain operations Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Category Manager - Products Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, nationally significant infrastructure organisation on a high-impact contract. You'll step into a key Category Manager role responsible for managing critical product supply chains (e.g. valves, pipes, fittings) that underpin essential operations. This is a role where you can genuinely make a difference - improving supplier performance, unlocking value, and shaping how contracts are managed going forward. There is real scope to put your stamp on the category, with clear opportunities to drive improvements in areas that haven't been fully optimised before. Regular travel required across the UK and occasionally Europe (typically once every 4 weeks or as required) Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies for product-based spend areas Lead supplier performance management, including: KPI and SLA setting Monthly and quarterly performance reviews Identify and deliver cost savings and value improvement opportunities Manage supplier contracts, ensuring optimal performance and compliance Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and present strategies to senior leaders Support and lead tendering and framework activities where required Monitor market trends and maintain strong engagement with the supplier base Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Category Manager / Procurement Manager Strong background in: Contract management and supplier performance Setting and managing KPIs / SLAs Experience conducting supplier reviews (e.g. QBRs, MBRs) Excellent stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders Background within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Solid understanding of procurement processes and tendering Desirable Experience within regulated environments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure) CIPS (or working towards) Exposure to logistics, expediting, or supply chain operations Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Our client, a market leading procurement organisation, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will be commercially driven and have a background in Beers & Spirits sector. This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the London office. Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three year growth and income plan. Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight. Develop market driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen market position. Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations. Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance. Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain. Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector. Travel to client and supplier sites as required. Key Experience for the Category Manager Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets. Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience managing multiple projects with cross functional teams. Comfortable working in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Please apply as directed!
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, a market leading procurement organisation, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will be commercially driven and have a background in Beers & Spirits sector. This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the London office. Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three year growth and income plan. Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight. Develop market driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen market position. Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations. Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance. Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain. Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector. Travel to client and supplier sites as required. Key Experience for the Category Manager Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets. Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience managing multiple projects with cross functional teams. Comfortable working in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Please apply as directed!
The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of 10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports, options appraisals, business cases and KPIs analysis. Plan, lead and award complex procurement processes, contracts and framework agreements to achieve optimum savings, value for money and timescales. Comply with the organisation's financial regulations ensuring good governance across procurement activities in compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure funding conditions are met and procurement is conducted with full and compliant audit trails. Where required, comply with the Public Contracts Regulations. Support stakeholders in the development of complex and commercially optimum specifications for incorporation into market engagements and tender exercises. Review contracts and licence agreements as appropriate to identify and address risks. Procurement lead for complex, strategic negotiations to ensure commercially optimum contracts, mitigating financial and legal risk (for example total cost analysis, management of payment terms, import, currency, liability and IPR risks). Lead ongoing contract management to ensure benefits realisation, effective supplier performance management and exploit innovative opportunities from the supply chain. Designated Procurement link to one or more strategic departments, undertake procurement activity and provide expert advice to senior members of staff. Facilitate greater visibility of the procurement pipeline. Build effective collaborative relationships with departments, promote a responsive, agile and professional image of the Procurement Office. Profile A successful Interim Senior Procurement Manager should have: Broad range of experience including category management, tendering, specification development, whole life and total cost evaluation, contract negotiation, formation and management. Skilled in developing and implementing top level category or capital project strategies to strict budgets / savings targets, timescales and KPI frameworks. Skilled in fostering effective relationships across senior internal and external groups. Influencing skills, collaborative approach and strong ability to work as part of a team. Skilled negotiator, ability to plan and lead complex, strategic negotiations and adapt negotiation style. Good understanding of commercial and legal risk management, financial assessments and ratio analysis. Skilled in delivering robust, auditable and effective procurement processes. In depth knowledge and application of competitive, cradle to grave tendering approaches, specification development, total and whole life cost analysis, contract award and management. Knowledge and compliance with key regulatory requirements. Desirable: Working knowledge and experience of EU Procurement Directives / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as updated from time to time). Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 500 to 600 (Umbrella) Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to make a significant impact. Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation. Engage in meaningful work within a collaborative environment. Based in Warwickshire with accessible transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to a valued organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of 10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports, options appraisals, business cases and KPIs analysis. Plan, lead and award complex procurement processes, contracts and framework agreements to achieve optimum savings, value for money and timescales. Comply with the organisation's financial regulations ensuring good governance across procurement activities in compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure funding conditions are met and procurement is conducted with full and compliant audit trails. Where required, comply with the Public Contracts Regulations. Support stakeholders in the development of complex and commercially optimum specifications for incorporation into market engagements and tender exercises. Review contracts and licence agreements as appropriate to identify and address risks. Procurement lead for complex, strategic negotiations to ensure commercially optimum contracts, mitigating financial and legal risk (for example total cost analysis, management of payment terms, import, currency, liability and IPR risks). Lead ongoing contract management to ensure benefits realisation, effective supplier performance management and exploit innovative opportunities from the supply chain. Designated Procurement link to one or more strategic departments, undertake procurement activity and provide expert advice to senior members of staff. Facilitate greater visibility of the procurement pipeline. Build effective collaborative relationships with departments, promote a responsive, agile and professional image of the Procurement Office. Profile A successful Interim Senior Procurement Manager should have: Broad range of experience including category management, tendering, specification development, whole life and total cost evaluation, contract negotiation, formation and management. Skilled in developing and implementing top level category or capital project strategies to strict budgets / savings targets, timescales and KPI frameworks. Skilled in fostering effective relationships across senior internal and external groups. Influencing skills, collaborative approach and strong ability to work as part of a team. Skilled negotiator, ability to plan and lead complex, strategic negotiations and adapt negotiation style. Good understanding of commercial and legal risk management, financial assessments and ratio analysis. Skilled in delivering robust, auditable and effective procurement processes. In depth knowledge and application of competitive, cradle to grave tendering approaches, specification development, total and whole life cost analysis, contract award and management. Knowledge and compliance with key regulatory requirements. Desirable: Working knowledge and experience of EU Procurement Directives / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as updated from time to time). Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 500 to 600 (Umbrella) Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to make a significant impact. Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation. Engage in meaningful work within a collaborative environment. Based in Warwickshire with accessible transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to a valued organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Our client, a leading name in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team based in either Harefield or Ipswich. This permanent position sits within their Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long-lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services Engaging early with estimating and work-winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider group objectives Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and KPI management Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation Supporting category management activities and wider group procurement initiatives Job Requirements: Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E, or civil engineering sectors CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets, and pricing trends Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Advanced IT skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence is essential, as there will be significant travel within the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich, and Gwent Benefits: Opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategy within major projects Highly collaborative environment within a growing and forward-thinking business Professional development and training opportunities Competitive employee benefits package Dynamic and supportive work environment If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in either Harefield or Ipswich.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading name in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team based in either Harefield or Ipswich. This permanent position sits within their Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long-lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services Engaging early with estimating and work-winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider group objectives Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and KPI management Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation Supporting category management activities and wider group procurement initiatives Job Requirements: Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E, or civil engineering sectors CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets, and pricing trends Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Advanced IT skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence is essential, as there will be significant travel within the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich, and Gwent Benefits: Opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategy within major projects Highly collaborative environment within a growing and forward-thinking business Professional development and training opportunities Competitive employee benefits package Dynamic and supportive work environment If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in either Harefield or Ipswich.
Cedar are supporting a Public Sector client, based in Central London, who are looking for a Senior Commercial Officer for their Construction category. This is 12-Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity (high potential to extend) and offers a salary ranged from c£45,000 up to £54,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include a Public Sector Pension Scheme. This role will also operate on a hybrid basis with the expectation to be on-site set to 1 day per week and the remainder of the working week can be done from home. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for running full end to end procurements on requirements for Construction Goods and/or Services with values ranging up to c£5m. The successful candidate will need strong Stakeholder Management skills in order to effectively manage relationships and expectations to continually deliver compliance, in line with PA23, and value for money. Please note this role does not have any line management responsibility. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working in a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace - i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements for requirements covering Construction Goods and/or Services ideally working towards or have completed Level 4 CIPS completion of PA23 training is required
May 13, 2026
Full time
Cedar are supporting a Public Sector client, based in Central London, who are looking for a Senior Commercial Officer for their Construction category. This is 12-Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity (high potential to extend) and offers a salary ranged from c£45,000 up to £54,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include a Public Sector Pension Scheme. This role will also operate on a hybrid basis with the expectation to be on-site set to 1 day per week and the remainder of the working week can be done from home. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for running full end to end procurements on requirements for Construction Goods and/or Services with values ranging up to c£5m. The successful candidate will need strong Stakeholder Management skills in order to effectively manage relationships and expectations to continually deliver compliance, in line with PA23, and value for money. Please note this role does not have any line management responsibility. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working in a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace - i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements for requirements covering Construction Goods and/or Services ideally working towards or have completed Level 4 CIPS completion of PA23 training is required
The Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement processes and building strong relationships to ensure value for money and compliance. This permanent position in the West Midlands requires a proactive approach to managing procurement strategies. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation known for its commitment to delivering essential services to its community. As a respected entity, the organisation values efficient procurement practices to support its long-term goals. Description Effectively manage and lead on multiple high value, high risk and complex covered procurement initiatives simultaneously, from initiation through to contract handover, ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to deliver against operational targets with appropriate supply chain arrangements, applying effective project management and planning techniques. To continuously and apply relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15) and The Procurement Act Demonstrate outstanding Stakeholder Management, with colleagues, cross functionally and at all levels, suppliers and third parties, utilising exceptional influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive engagement creating strong and effective relationships. Routinely collaborate, with business partner areas to sufficiently understand their needs and secure agreement to plans, actions and target outcomes, providing appropriate support, professional advice and a 'solutions focused' attitude that balances stakeholder requirements with proportionate risk management. Responsibility for proactive analysis of designated spend categories to determine risk and identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for collaboration and aggregation, optimally reducing waste and inefficiencies, determining procurement pipeline activity, that is fully aligned to the needs and priorities of the organisation. Identify compliant procurement route options, exploring the relative benefits of each, applying a consistent approach for developing Sourcing Strategies at various levels of expenditure categories, category, sub-category and individual contract, including target Best Value outcomes to be achieved to professionally recommend the optimum procurement route. Produce robust, compliant procurement documents both from standard templates and bespoke, e.g. tender documents, conditions of participation, assessment questions, and whole life cost evaluation models that result in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and value for money benefits. Diligently manage and be accountable for tender processes through the e-procurement system, undertaking evaluations of tender returns, including minimum criteria assessments, financial standing and supplier due diligence (both first and second tier) identifying risks and associated mitigations alongside coaching operational colleagues on evaluation methodology to ensure the conduction of legally compliant evaluations of tender returns with all material decisions appropriately recorded. Profile A successful Procurement Business Partner should have: A strong understanding of procurement regulations, particularly in the public sector (PCR 2015 and PA 23) A solid understanding of different contract forms including model documents and standard forms such as JCT, with confidence to accurately draft such documents. Experience of procurement category management including 'upstream' market understanding, procurement strategy, tendering, contract award and 'downstream' contract implementation and management. Experience in managing supplier relationships and driving value for money. Demonstrable negotiation skills to support commercial dialogue with the supply chain. Excellent analytical and organisational skills to optimise procurement processes. Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000 per annum. LGPS 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down) Access to the annual leave purchase schemeAccess to a car leasing schemeA range of shopping and leisure discounts If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement processes and building strong relationships to ensure value for money and compliance. This permanent position in the West Midlands requires a proactive approach to managing procurement strategies. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation known for its commitment to delivering essential services to its community. As a respected entity, the organisation values efficient procurement practices to support its long-term goals. Description Effectively manage and lead on multiple high value, high risk and complex covered procurement initiatives simultaneously, from initiation through to contract handover, ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to deliver against operational targets with appropriate supply chain arrangements, applying effective project management and planning techniques. To continuously and apply relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15) and The Procurement Act Demonstrate outstanding Stakeholder Management, with colleagues, cross functionally and at all levels, suppliers and third parties, utilising exceptional influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive engagement creating strong and effective relationships. Routinely collaborate, with business partner areas to sufficiently understand their needs and secure agreement to plans, actions and target outcomes, providing appropriate support, professional advice and a 'solutions focused' attitude that balances stakeholder requirements with proportionate risk management. Responsibility for proactive analysis of designated spend categories to determine risk and identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for collaboration and aggregation, optimally reducing waste and inefficiencies, determining procurement pipeline activity, that is fully aligned to the needs and priorities of the organisation. Identify compliant procurement route options, exploring the relative benefits of each, applying a consistent approach for developing Sourcing Strategies at various levels of expenditure categories, category, sub-category and individual contract, including target Best Value outcomes to be achieved to professionally recommend the optimum procurement route. Produce robust, compliant procurement documents both from standard templates and bespoke, e.g. tender documents, conditions of participation, assessment questions, and whole life cost evaluation models that result in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and value for money benefits. Diligently manage and be accountable for tender processes through the e-procurement system, undertaking evaluations of tender returns, including minimum criteria assessments, financial standing and supplier due diligence (both first and second tier) identifying risks and associated mitigations alongside coaching operational colleagues on evaluation methodology to ensure the conduction of legally compliant evaluations of tender returns with all material decisions appropriately recorded. Profile A successful Procurement Business Partner should have: A strong understanding of procurement regulations, particularly in the public sector (PCR 2015 and PA 23) A solid understanding of different contract forms including model documents and standard forms such as JCT, with confidence to accurately draft such documents. Experience of procurement category management including 'upstream' market understanding, procurement strategy, tendering, contract award and 'downstream' contract implementation and management. Experience in managing supplier relationships and driving value for money. Demonstrable negotiation skills to support commercial dialogue with the supply chain. Excellent analytical and organisational skills to optimise procurement processes. Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000 per annum. LGPS 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down) Access to the annual leave purchase schemeAccess to a car leasing schemeA range of shopping and leisure discounts If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today
Workday Career Site Cookie Notice Optional : + and . + We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather external career site traffic metrics and analyze visitor information, such as browser usage, visitor numbers, and which pages are used. sets out how they use the information they gather. + We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application. Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used # Select to consent to this use or DeclineAnord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Workday Career Site Cookie Notice Optional : + and . + We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather external career site traffic metrics and analyze visitor information, such as browser usage, visitor numbers, and which pages are used. sets out how they use the information they gather. + We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application. Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used # Select to consent to this use or DeclineAnord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
My public sector client are seeking an experienced Interim Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and deliver value across capital projects within the public sector. This temporary role based in the West Midlands, requires a focused individual with expertise in procurement. Client Details This organisation is a public sector entity dedicated to providing essential services to the community. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it focuses on delivering value and efficiency in its procurement and supply chain functions. Description Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities and savings achieved. Support the development and implementation of best practices in procurement and supply chain management. Profile A successful Interim Category Manager - Capital should have: Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks. Proven ability to manage large-scale procurement projects effectively. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities. Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance. Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 350 to 550 (rate varies with number of days you work) Part time role (3 or 4 days) 6 - 8 months contract Opportunity to work within a well-established public sector organisation Temporary position, offering a chance to make a significant impact on capital projects. Professional and collaborative work environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Category Manager in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
My public sector client are seeking an experienced Interim Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and deliver value across capital projects within the public sector. This temporary role based in the West Midlands, requires a focused individual with expertise in procurement. Client Details This organisation is a public sector entity dedicated to providing essential services to the community. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it focuses on delivering value and efficiency in its procurement and supply chain functions. Description Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities and savings achieved. Support the development and implementation of best practices in procurement and supply chain management. Profile A successful Interim Category Manager - Capital should have: Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks. Proven ability to manage large-scale procurement projects effectively. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities. Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance. Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 350 to 550 (rate varies with number of days you work) Part time role (3 or 4 days) 6 - 8 months contract Opportunity to work within a well-established public sector organisation Temporary position, offering a chance to make a significant impact on capital projects. Professional and collaborative work environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Category Manager in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
May 11, 2026
Full time
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ready to embark on the quest to join Hack The Box? At the end of this journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to raise cyber resilience, so that every organization can stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The core mission of the Sr Partner Development Manager The Partner Manager, EMEA will play an impactful role in scaling our footprint across the region. You will be responsible for nurturing our existing strategic resellers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving co-sell motions with both traditional resellers and complementary technology partners. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure our partners are enabled, motivated, and hitting their pipeline goals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a cult following in the cybersecurity community. With your relationship-building skills and commercial acumen, you will evolve our partner program and drive tangible impact in a mission-driven industry. Location & Work Mode UK, London, preferred) Fully Remote The adventures that await you 1. Relationship Management Existing Resellers & Distributors: This is your core focus. You will build and nurture deep relationships at all levels (Sales Reps, Practice Leads, and Executive Stakeholders) across our EMEA partner base. You'll ensure HTB is "top of mind" for their sales teams through regular connects and alignment sessions. Complementary Partners: Work with existing strategic technology partners that align with HTB's mission. You will explore collaborative opportunities for joint GTM. 2. Business Development & Growth Pipeline Generation: Work hand-in-hand with partners to identify and qualify new enterprise opportunities. You'll drive "Partner-Sourced" revenue through targeted account mapping and co-marketing initiatives. Co-Selling & Deal Support: Manage partner sales cycles by providing expertise on HTB's value proposition, navigating complex procurement processes, and leveraging customer success stories to close deals. Go-to-Market (GTM) Plans: Collaborate with internal teams to build EMEA-specific GTM strategies. Funding & Incentives: Manage and optimize partner incentive programs and MDF (Marketing Development Funds) to drive maximum ROI and partner loyalty. 3. Communication & Operations QBRs & Executive Alignment: Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners to track performance, share updates on the HTB roadmap, and realign on strategic goals. Enablement: Facilitate the training and onboarding of partner sales and technical teams. You'll ensure they are equipped to demo the HTB platform and articulate our unique gamified approach to upskilling. Partner Ops: Keep data hygiene high by tracking sourced pipeline, deal registrations, and certification levels to ensure a transparent and efficient ecosystem. Targets: The role is measured on partner-sourced pipeline in focus regions (UKI, DACH, Nordics). Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role 5-6 years of experience in partnerships or business development, cyber experience a huge plus Experience creating an actionable plan to grow revenue. Must be willing to travel throughout the regions including attendance at all business reviews and ad hoc meetings. Demonstrate leadership that promotes and exemplifies the highest levels of teamwork, personal accountability, and mutual support to the Partner. Experience collaborating with internal and external teams Excellent communication, presentation, prioritization, time management and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels. ️ What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store: You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large. You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy. You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows. Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success! Just wait until you see our global meet ups! The gems you'll be enjoying: Private Health Care & Life Insurance Home Office Allowance Ticket Restaurant Allowance Paid paternity leave Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences State-of-the-art equipment Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack ABOUT HACK THE BOX Hack The Box (HTB) is the cybersecurity upskilling and talent development platform trusted by individuals, enterprises, and government agencies to sharpen offensive and defensive capabilities. Powered by a vibrant global community and hands on, real world training, HTB helps security teams practice like attackers, validate skills continuously, and move faster against emerging threats. We're scaling rapidly across the enterprise market-especially in Financial Services, MSSPs, and Technology-and we're just getting started. If you're excited to turn technical depth into crisp stories, to shape a category, and to fuel measurable growth in a fast, collaborative environment-come build with us.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Ready to embark on the quest to join Hack The Box? At the end of this journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to raise cyber resilience, so that every organization can stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The core mission of the Sr Partner Development Manager The Partner Manager, EMEA will play an impactful role in scaling our footprint across the region. You will be responsible for nurturing our existing strategic resellers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving co-sell motions with both traditional resellers and complementary technology partners. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure our partners are enabled, motivated, and hitting their pipeline goals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a cult following in the cybersecurity community. With your relationship-building skills and commercial acumen, you will evolve our partner program and drive tangible impact in a mission-driven industry. Location & Work Mode UK, London, preferred) Fully Remote The adventures that await you 1. Relationship Management Existing Resellers & Distributors: This is your core focus. You will build and nurture deep relationships at all levels (Sales Reps, Practice Leads, and Executive Stakeholders) across our EMEA partner base. You'll ensure HTB is "top of mind" for their sales teams through regular connects and alignment sessions. Complementary Partners: Work with existing strategic technology partners that align with HTB's mission. You will explore collaborative opportunities for joint GTM. 2. Business Development & Growth Pipeline Generation: Work hand-in-hand with partners to identify and qualify new enterprise opportunities. You'll drive "Partner-Sourced" revenue through targeted account mapping and co-marketing initiatives. Co-Selling & Deal Support: Manage partner sales cycles by providing expertise on HTB's value proposition, navigating complex procurement processes, and leveraging customer success stories to close deals. Go-to-Market (GTM) Plans: Collaborate with internal teams to build EMEA-specific GTM strategies. Funding & Incentives: Manage and optimize partner incentive programs and MDF (Marketing Development Funds) to drive maximum ROI and partner loyalty. 3. Communication & Operations QBRs & Executive Alignment: Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners to track performance, share updates on the HTB roadmap, and realign on strategic goals. Enablement: Facilitate the training and onboarding of partner sales and technical teams. You'll ensure they are equipped to demo the HTB platform and articulate our unique gamified approach to upskilling. Partner Ops: Keep data hygiene high by tracking sourced pipeline, deal registrations, and certification levels to ensure a transparent and efficient ecosystem. Targets: The role is measured on partner-sourced pipeline in focus regions (UKI, DACH, Nordics). Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role 5-6 years of experience in partnerships or business development, cyber experience a huge plus Experience creating an actionable plan to grow revenue. Must be willing to travel throughout the regions including attendance at all business reviews and ad hoc meetings. Demonstrate leadership that promotes and exemplifies the highest levels of teamwork, personal accountability, and mutual support to the Partner. Experience collaborating with internal and external teams Excellent communication, presentation, prioritization, time management and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels. ️ What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store: You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large. You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy. You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows. Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success! Just wait until you see our global meet ups! The gems you'll be enjoying: Private Health Care & Life Insurance Home Office Allowance Ticket Restaurant Allowance Paid paternity leave Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences State-of-the-art equipment Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack ABOUT HACK THE BOX Hack The Box (HTB) is the cybersecurity upskilling and talent development platform trusted by individuals, enterprises, and government agencies to sharpen offensive and defensive capabilities. Powered by a vibrant global community and hands on, real world training, HTB helps security teams practice like attackers, validate skills continuously, and move faster against emerging threats. We're scaling rapidly across the enterprise market-especially in Financial Services, MSSPs, and Technology-and we're just getting started. If you're excited to turn technical depth into crisp stories, to shape a category, and to fuel measurable growth in a fast, collaborative environment-come build with us.
Job Title: Category ManagerLocation: Leeds (Office-based)Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive Role 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 and feasibility assessments for new machinery investments-Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and specialist engineering suppliers-Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability-Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle services-Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation and competitive advantage-Drive sustainability improvements in energy efficiency, machine performance, and waste reduction-Lead procurement activity for CAPEX projects Key Skills & Experience-Experience in procurement or category management within industrial equipment or manufacturing environmentsExperience working with OEMs, system integrators, and engineering suppliers-Proven CAPEX procurement and contract negotiation experience-Knowledge of value engineering, cost modelling, and reverse engineering techniques-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills-Commercially astute with strategic thinking ability-Confident working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams-Detail-oriented with a structured and analytical approach-Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment If you have the relevant experience for this role and would like further details, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Category ManagerLocation: Leeds (Office-based)Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive Role 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 and feasibility assessments for new machinery investments-Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and specialist engineering suppliers-Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability-Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle services-Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation and competitive advantage-Drive sustainability improvements in energy efficiency, machine performance, and waste reduction-Lead procurement activity for CAPEX projects Key Skills & Experience-Experience in procurement or category management within industrial equipment or manufacturing environmentsExperience working with OEMs, system integrators, and engineering suppliers-Proven CAPEX procurement and contract negotiation experience-Knowledge of value engineering, cost modelling, and reverse engineering techniques-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills-Commercially astute with strategic thinking ability-Confident working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams-Detail-oriented with a structured and analytical approach-Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment If you have the relevant experience for this role and would like further details, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
