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

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Cheaper Online Ltd —Blackpool
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Social media management
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
11d
Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- No degree
- Employee discount
Category Assistant - Lego
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Trainee Assistant Merchandiser - International
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
Gentex Europe —Haydock
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
15h
Category & Insights Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Buyer
HMS —Liverpool
- £41,529 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Brand Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11h
Commercial Account Manager
IPS —St Helens
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Marketplace Commercial Manager
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Territory Account Manager
ARCO Limited —Darwen
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Junior Merchandiser - Brands
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Training & development
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Beauty & Gifts Partnerships Marketing Manager
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Online Trading Executive
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
Gentex Corporation —St Helens
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Quick apply
13d
Digital Marketing Executive
Bellrock Property and Facilities Management —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- AI
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Program Manager, Product Marketing
Promethean —Clitheroe
- £57,500 - £78,980 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Supplier ordering
Contract management
Sourcing
Stock ordering
CIPS
Cost efficiency strategy
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Procurement processing
Cost optimisation planning
Purchasing
Management reporting
Business
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Contract administration
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, lan

Group Purchasing Manager

Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Senior Category Manager - Beds & Mattresses

Category Assistant - Lego

Trainee Assistant Merchandiser - International

Senior Buyer

Category & Insights Manager

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Commercial Account Manager

Marketplace Commercial Manager

Territory Account Manager

Junior Merchandiser - Brands

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Online Trading Executive

Senior Buyer

Digital Marketing Executive

Program Procurement Lead

Program Manager, Product Marketing

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