Category manager Work, Jobs in Crosby, Msy (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Senior Buying Manager - FMCG
B&M Retail —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11d
Buyer
HMS —Liverpool
- £41,529 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Global Product Manager - Patient Hygiene (Chorley - Hybrid)
Vernacare International Ltd —Chorley
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Senior Buyer
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £42,000 - £55,150 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
11d
Brand Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3h
Senior Key Account Manager
ASICS —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Procurement Business Manager
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership —St. Asaph
- £40,559 - £48,841 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
3d
Procurement Manager
Zep UK Ltd —Widnes
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
Quick apply
Paid Search Manager
Arne Clo Ltd —Warrington
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- 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
7h
Marketplace Commercial Manager
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Buyer - Furniture
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Commercial Account Manager
IPS —St Helens
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
Gentex Corporation —St Helens
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Quick apply
12d
Online Trading Executive
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Content Creator
IVG - I Vape Great Premium E-Liquids —Preston
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
Product Co-ordinator - Fixed Term Contract
Univar Solutions UK Ltd —Widnes
5d
Global Key Account – General Merchandising Manager
New Balance —Warrington
- £141,200 - £223,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule

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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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