Category managers Work, Jobs in Lytham St. Annes, Lan (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
21h
Senior Category Manager - Property
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Client Manager
Rosetta Brands —Nateby
- £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- English
- Analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Marketing Officer
AKS Lytham —Lytham St. Annes
- £26,091 - £32,274 a year
- Weekend availability
- Social media management
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
Marketing Manager
PlantSea Ltd —Liverpool
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Marketing
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Sick pay
Quick apply
7d
Category Manager - Facilities Management
Biffa Waste Services —Preston
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
Quick apply
2d
Global Category Lead - Professional Services (m/w/x)
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
9d
Category Buyer
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior National Accounts Manager
Crown Paints —Darwen
- Full-time
- Sales
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Senior Category Specialist (Technology & Services)
System C —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Marketing Manager
Jangro Ltd —Lostock
- Full-time
- Management
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
6d
Senior National Account Manager
Hempel —Darwen
- Sales
- Negotiation
Senior Buyer - Gardening
Home Bargains —Liverpool
- Merchandising
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Category & Insights Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
7d
Category Assistant - Smart Home, Office and Photography
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
Assistant Buyer - Sports
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Contracts and Procurement Officer
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £35,412 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
1d

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year
21 hours ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Sage
CIPS
Procurement
Purchasing
IT
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

About us

At VetPlus, we believe that every pet deserves the best possible care. That’s why, for over 30 years, we have been dedicated to developing high-quality veterinary nutraceuticals that support pet health and wellbeing. As part of the Tangerine Group, we are The Global Leader in veterinary nutraceuticals, delivering innovative solutions to vets in over 50 countries worldwide, with seven wholly owned subsidiaries. Our success is built on strong relationships, exceptional service, and an ongoing commitment to excellence which continues to drive double digit growth and exceptional operating margins.

About the Role

Up to 65k Dependent on experience

We’re looking for a strategic, proactive Purchasing Manager to take ownership of our end‑to‑end purchasing function and play a key role in supporting our continued growth. You will be working closely with Production, Warehouse, R&D, Finance, and Quality teams. Driving an effective purchasing strategy, you will strengthening supplier relationships, ensuring we deliver the best product at the best value, every time. You will be responsible for a £15m spend across direct categories with over 200 raw materials and 2000 packaging SKU’s globally sourced.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly analytical, commercially savvy, and passionate about building a best‑in‑class procurement operation in a rapidly growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Our Purchasing Strategy

Develop and deliver a purchasing strategy aligned to business growth plans.
Create an annual purchasing plan optimising direct and indirect spend balancing quality, cost, and lead times.
Build strong strategic supplier relationships, ensuring at least two approved suppliers for every product to minimise risk.

Drive Operational Excellence

Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
Ensure new suppliers are selected, vetted and set up correctly.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and wider conditions to secure best‑value agreements.
Maintain contracts for all key suppliers and ensure compliance with company terms and conditions.

Support Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Work with R&D on new product development to source raw materials effectively and ensure continuity of supply.
Deliver year‑on‑year improvements on KPIs including invoice disputes, supplier defect rates, purchase price variance, and procurement ROI.
Support capital project development through robust sourcing and negotiation.

Optimise Stock, Supply Chain and Costs

Manage stock levels to maximise cash and optimise working capital.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, avoiding disruptions to manufacturing.
Lead ongoing price reduction initiatives and improve supplier terms, including extending payment terms and securing delivered pricing.
Develop and maintain effective “Just in Time” programmes with major suppliers.

Broaden Our Supplier Landscape

Attend conferences, trade shows and supplier meetings to identify new partners and opportunities.
Produce reporting and analytics for senior management.
Occasionally visit suppliers and other company sites as needed.

About You

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role.
Strong knowledge of Sage Line 200.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
Highly organised with brilliant time‑management.
Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Ideally You Will Also Have

A degree in Business or Management.
CIPS qualification (or studying towards it).

Personal Qualities

Quick learner with a proactive approach.
Self‑motivated and adaptable.
Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.
Committed to integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a central role in shaping our purchasing strategy and supplier network at a time of exciting growth. This is a high‑impact position where your ideas and decisions genuinely make a difference across the entire business.

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category managers jobs in lytham st. annes, lan

Group Purchasing Manager

Senior Category Manager - Property

Client Manager

Marketing Officer

Marketing Manager

Category Manager - Facilities Management

Global Category Lead - Professional Services (m/w/x)

Category Buyer

Category Specialist

Senior National Accounts Manager

Senior Category Specialist (Technology & Services)

Marketing Manager

Senior National Account Manager

Senior Buyer - Gardening

Category & Insights Manager

Manager Purchasing

Program Procurement Lead

Category Assistant - Smart Home, Office and Photography

Assistant Buyer - Sports

Contracts and Procurement Officer

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