About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Category Manager to join my clients Procurement team. This role is responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies across multiple categories in a fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role in strengthening supply chain performance by reducing risk, improving supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiency.
Job Title: Category Manager
Location: Oxford, Hybrid Set up
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies
- Manage procurement activity including RFQs, RFIs, supplier negotiations, and contracts
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply conditions
- Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and opportunities
- Assess total cost of ownership and support cost reduction initiatives
- Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement plans
- Ensure supplier compliance with relevant policies and requirements
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business needs
About You
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with good negotiation and analytical abilities
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Experience in manufacturing or technical supply chains is beneficial but not essential
