2 of 2 Category Manager Jobs in Lancashire

What's the role? As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. In addition, you will be … Bachelor's degree in any field Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skills Ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organization Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential Detail-oriented problem-solving skills More ❯

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across … with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent stakeholder engagement More ❯