Chorley, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
TVS Supply Chain Solutions UK & Europe
goods and services. Conduct RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions. 3) Cost Management … Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect procurement queries. 5) Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements. Mitigate risks through effective contractmanagement and supplier due diligence. 6) Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate records … streamline processes and improve efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Strong understanding of indirect procurement categories, including supplier markets and cost drivers. Familiarity with procurement methodologies, such as category management and strategic sourcing. Knowledge of contract law and supplier performance management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in procurement tools and software. Ability to More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hilti (Canada) Corporation
In addition to the above, you'll act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business needs, collaborating with internal departments.You'll proactively inform management and the wider organisation of their spend, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and optimizing spend, giving stakeholders appropriate assistance to ensure that supplier are effective in their daily operational … Regional teams & effectively implement projects in designated markets. What you need is: Bachelor's degree in any field Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services Strong negotiation, contractmanagement 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 More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 software … cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contractmanagement, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement 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 and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and shape the More ❯
Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 software … cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contractmanagement, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement 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 and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and shape the More ❯
Cheshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Frank Wills Recruitment Ltd
internationally operating engineering business based in Cheshire. They’re seeking a Global Category Manager with strong procurement experience in IT and Energy to enhance their technology infrastructure and energy management globally. Responsibilities Lead strategic sourcing for IT (hardware, software, telecom, cloud services) and Energy (utilities, gas, renewables) Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and present data-driven insights … to senior stakeholders Execute RFx processes, negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimise supplier performance Craft Supplier Relationship Management initiatives to drive innovation and ensure sustainable supply Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations Evaluate technical specifications for IT and energy systems to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including cybersecurity … sustainability efforts Skills & Experience strategic sourcing or category procurement covering both IT and Energy Proven experience sourcing hardware, software, telecom, cloud, and energy utilities (electricity, gas, renewables) Strong negotiation, contractmanagement, and supplier development skills Comfortable reviewing technical specifications for IT systems and energy Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Energy, or related field CIPS, SCMP, or More ❯