Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Handforth, Chs (with Salaries)

Category Lead
Stagecoach —Stockport
- £33,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Head of Product Procurement
Portmeirion Group —Stoke-on-Trent
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Manager
Bupa —Salford
- From £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
3d
Procurement Director - Energy & Utilities
AstraZeneca —Macclesfield
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
10d
Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Financial services
- Leadership
Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager
TF Jones Property Services —St Helens
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Procurement Manager
Balfour Beatty —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Annual leave
7d
Senior Group Buyer - Indirect Purchasing
McBride —Manchester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Continuous improvement
14d
Company Buyer - Procurement
CDT Security Fencing Ltd —Stoke-on-Trent
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
17h
Buyer
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Analysis skills
- Analytics
- Free parking
- Work from home
5d
Buyer
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £31,875 - £39,375 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
4d
Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £48,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
Procurement Manager - Indirect
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Business
12d
Procurement Manager - Packaging
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
5d
Commercial Procurement Assistant - Energy & Natural Resource
Turner & Townsend —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Procurement Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Lymm
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Procurement Manager
Strabag —Manchester
- Computer literacy
- Team management
- Contracts
Senior Buyer - Site Works and Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Manchester
- £42,000 - £55,125 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Communication skills
13d
Buyer - Indirect
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Business
5d
Procurement Assistant - (Administrator)
Solotech Inc. —Rochdale
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme

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Category Lead

Stagecoach -
Stockport

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Job details

Full-time
£33,000 - £36,000 a year

Qualifications

Contract management
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Risk management
Organisational skills
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation

Full job description

Salary

£33- £36k

Our Procurement team plays a vital role in ensuring Stagecoach gets the very best value from our supplier partnerships while supporting the delivery of services that matter most to our people and customers.

Who better to help shape our approach to People and Marketing procurement than a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, negotiating value and driving continuous improvement?

We're looking for a Category Lead to join our Central Services team, supporting procurement activities across a diverse portfolio including People, Learning & Development, Occupational Health, Recruitment, Employee Benefits, PPE, Travel. Marketing, Media and Legal Services.

Working closely with stakeholders across the Group, you'll develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships and ensure we achieve the right balance of value, quality, compliance and service delivery. You'll play a key role in helping Stagecoach maximise commercial opportunities whilst supporting operational excellence across our operating companies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a broad range of spend categories, collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence procurement decisions that support the future success of the business.

The role is based in our corporate office in Stockport, with occasional travel as required.

What you'll do:

Develop and deliver sourcing strategies across People and Marketing-related spend categories.
Lead end-to-end procurement activity, from category planning and tender execution through to supplier management and contract renewal.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure service quality, value and performance expectations are met.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and contracts to secure the best outcomes for the business.
Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiencies.
Manage supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs, ensuring service delivery remains effective.
Ensure procurement activity aligns with company policies, legal requirements and regulatory obligations.
Support risk management activities and help identify opportunities to strengthen supplier resilience.
Promote sustainable sourcing and supplier diversity initiatives where appropriate.

What we need from you:

Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within indirect spend categories.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively and achieve positive outcomes.
Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with data, contracts and commercial information.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
Experience managing suppliers and driving performance improvements.
Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and supplier governance.
Familiarity with procurement systems and technology would be beneficial.
Understanding of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can't wait to welcome you on board!

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities.

Location:

Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW

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procurement & purchasing occupations jobs in handforth, chs

Category Lead

Head of Product Procurement

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Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager

Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager

Procurement Manager

Senior Group Buyer - Indirect Purchasing

Company Buyer - Procurement

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Procurement Manager

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Procurement Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support

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Senior Buyer - Site Works and Operations

Buyer - Indirect

Procurement Assistant - (Administrator)

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