Senior Category Manager

Procurement Heads; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Procurement Heads are excited to be working with a major European snack company who are looking for a Category Manager to manage CAPEX and MRO categories across UK sites.

You'll lead supplier negotiations, support engineering teams, develop category strategies, and ensure cost-effective procurement across multiple countries.

Location: Slough/Nottingham/Leicestershire/Middlesbrough/South Yorkshire/Herefordshire/Leicestershire/Wakefield/Tanfield/East Staffordshire - Hybrid 3 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement CAPEX & MRO procurement strategies
2. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate high-value contracts
3. Support project execution (e.g., installations, FAT/SAT phases)
4. Collaborate with EU procurement and Engineering teams
5. Analyse complex data for decision-making and savings tracking
6. Ensure compliance, sustainability, and supply security

Requirements:

1. Degree in Engineering or related field (CIPS preferred)
2. 4+ years in procurement, ideally within engineering
3. Experience in contract management, CAPEX projects, and stakeholder engagement
4. Strong Excel/Word skills; valid driving license

Benefits:

1. Base Salary £55,000 - £65,000
2. £6000 car allowance
3. Bonus
4. Private healthcare, sick pay, EV scheme
5. Flexible benefits platform, holiday buy scheme