Category manager Work, Jobs in Appley Bridge, Lan (with Salaries)

Strategic Procurement Manager
PHOENIX Medical Supplies Limited —Borough of Halton
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Marketing Manager
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Marketing
Quick apply
Category & Insights Manager
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Purchaser
BWSC —Warrington
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Marketing Manager
Jangro Ltd —Lostock
- Full-time
- Management
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
3h
Category Manager
Essity —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
Category Manager
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
Merchandiser
Arne Clo Ltd —Warrington
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Group Purchasing Manager
Tangerine Group —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
12d
National Account Manager
C&D Foods & Affiliates —Manchester
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Category Manager (S2P)
Bupa —Salford Quays
- £56,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Assistant Merchandiser
Debenhams Group —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
Quick apply
Supplier Relationship Manager
Bupa —Salford Quays
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
11d
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Management
- Project management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
10d
Procurement Manager
The Protein Works™ —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
2h
Procurement Officer
Salford Council —Salford
- £36,363 - £39,152 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
6d
US Key Account Manager (Toys & Games)
Jumbo Group —Manchester
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
Quick apply
3d
Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior CRM Executive
The Beauty Tech Group Trading Limited —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Framework Social Value and Impact Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Management
- Contracts
- Annual leave

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Strategic Procurement Manager

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Limited -
Borough of Halton

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Job details

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Cost management
Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
CIPS
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Contracts
Purchasing
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: Head Office, Runcorn - Hybrid role 3 days office based / 2 days at home

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Pattern: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.15

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our GNFR team at our Runcorn Head Office. This is a key role responsible for managing and optimising indirect spend across the business, ensuring value for money, strong supplier performance, and effective risk management.

You will play a pivotal role in developing sourcing and category strategies, building strong supplier relationships, and supporting the wider business strategy by providing market insight, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing and category management strategies
Analyse costs and identify opportunities to reduce spend and improve efficiency
Create and execute effective negotiation strategies
Conduct cost, scenario and benchmarking analysis
Identify, assess and mitigate procurement-related risks
Monitor market trends and anticipate changes in supplier negotiation power
Optimise sourcing procedures to maximise efficiency and value
Support budget development and ongoing cost control
Contribute directly to GNFR procurement targets
Develop, manage and monitor supplier contracts, including KPIs and SLAs
Work cross-functionally to balance cost, lead times and risk
Support compliance with ISO standards, ESOS, CSR, GDP and other business requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders across the Phoenix Group to drive profitability and cost efficiency through shared market intelligence

About You

You are a proactive, results-driven procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable working in a complex, multi-business-unit environment and thrive on delivering measurable value.

Experience

At least 4 years’ experience in an indirect purchasing/procurement role at a similar level
Experience working cross-functionally within a multi-business-unit organisation
Experience managing teams with a range of skill levels

Knowledge

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, techniques and best practices
Skilled in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
Working knowledge of cost management and risk management
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is desirable

Skills & Behaviours

Results-focused: Able to meet deadlines and deliver against objectives, specifically savings targets
Adaptable: Remains calm under pressure and responds positively to challenge
Influential: Builds strong relationships and communicates persuasively
Innovative: Thinks creatively, anticipates change and develops effective solutions

Qualifications

CIPS qualified
Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a strategic procurement role, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing directly to business performance, efficiency and risk reduction.

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