Senior Category Manager

  • Michael Page (UK)
  • City, Birmingham
  • Dec 11, 2025
Full time

Job Description

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
About Our Client

This organisation is a well known Not for Profit, who are committed to delivering excellence in procurement and supply chain management. They focus on providing high-quality services to their clients while maintaining a strong emphasis on efficiency and value.

Job Description
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process, including market analysis, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
  • Managing the needs and expectations to drive satisfaction, whilst ensuring compliance to procurement standards and alignment with strategy.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and where needed external framework providers.
  • Develop and implement category strategies to deliver maximum value in line with business strategy.
  • Review supplier spend data and trends to ensure identifying key category management opportunities that align with organisational objectives.
  • Develop effective relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
  • Manage full tender lifecycle via e-sourcing system.
The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Category Manager should have:

  • Strong knowledge and experience of PCR 2015 & PA23
  • Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies.
  • Detailed understanding of contract and procurement management: processes, drafting, negotiating of commercial contracts, evaluating compliance, SLA performance management.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of 65,000
  • Fixed-term contract with potential for career progression.
  • Chance to contribute to a growing organisation with a focus on procurement excellence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply today for the Senior Category Manager position!