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Global Category Manager
Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Contracts
5d
Head of Category Strategy
Sciensus —Burton-On-Trent
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Laing O'Rourke —Nottingham
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Vendor Business Manager
Commercial —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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2d
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CCM Europe —Kirkby in Ashfield
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Business
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Purchasing Manager
Rehlko —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
4d
LGR Specialist Manager (Procurement & Commercial)
Nottinghamshire County Council —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
12d
Commodity Manager (Indirect)
BarrattDevelopments —Coalville
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Contract Property Manager
Balfour Beatty —Derby
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Procurement Operations Manager
Hillarys —Carlton
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Travel
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5d
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Evac Group —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 —Mansfield
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
13d
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Fresenius Medical Care —Huthwaite
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Ibstock Plc —Ibstock
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Global Category Manager

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) -
Derby

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Contract management
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Internal department liaison
Continuous improvement
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Contracts
Cost optimisation planning
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

Job description - summary

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Global Category Manager for a 12 month contract based in Derby.

Please note: this is a hybrid role in which you would be based at the clients' Derby facility 3 days per week and working remotely 2 days per week.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:

Lead indirect procurement category strategies focused on engineering test infrastructure, laboratory testing and technology services.
Deliver commercial value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation initiatives.
Partner with engineering, research and test teams to ensure procurement solutions support business and programme requirements.

What you'll do:

Develop and implement category, sourcing and supplier strategies.
Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage high-value contracts.
Drive cost reduction and long-term value improvement initiatives.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
Partner with internal stakeholders across Engineering and Research & Test functions.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with global procurement teams to align category strategies and sourcing activities.
Support continuous improvement and process optimisation across the supply chain.

The skills you'll need:

Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement within engineering, manufacturing or technical environments.
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in complex contracts, change management clauses and multi-million-pound negotiations.
Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
Proven track record delivering cost savings, value creation and sourcing outcomes.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritise effectively and work across multiple stakeholders.
Degree-qualified (or equivalent industry experience); MCIPS desirable.
Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa is desirable.
Experience supporting complex engineering programmes preferred.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Reference: RRB01960

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