Strategic partnerships manager Work, Jobs in Brackley, Nth (with Salaries)

Category Manager
Buttress Group Ltd —Brackley
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
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Senior Event Operations Manager - CarFest (Fixed Term Contract)
Silverstone —Silverstone
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
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Senior Programme Manager (Professional Pathways Pillar, Refugee-Led Research Hub)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £58,265 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
14d
Head Of Restart Programme
TCHC Group —Aylesbury
- £44,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Partnership Manager (m/f/d)
Unora GmbH —Northampton
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Driving
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Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £90,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Travel
8d
B2B Agency Campaign Manager
Return on Investment Ltd —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Marketing
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
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Regional Sales Manager - APAC
SPX —Wappenham
- £102,000 - £200,000 a year
- Sales
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
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10d
Strategic Supply Chain Manager
Oxford Photovoltaics Limited —Yarnton
- Full-time
- English
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Strategic Account Manager
BabelQuest —Oxford
3d
Programme Manager – Industry Liaison in Experimental Medicine
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £58,265 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Project management
- University
- Annual leave
Registered Manager
SGS Care Ltd —Brackley
- £46,781 - £56,781 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior National Account Manager
DCS Group (UK) Ltd —Banbury
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
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Merchandise & Licensing Manager
Haas F1 Team —Banbury
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
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13d
Sr Client Success Manager
WorkBuzz —Milton Keynes
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Regional Sales Manager - Europe
SPX —Wappenham
- £123,000 - £190,000 a year
- Sales
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
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10d
Senior R&D Manager
Puratos —Fringford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bakery
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Commercial Manager
Virgin Active —Northampton
- Up to £32,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior General Manager
Unipart —Oxford
- £90,000 a year
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
US Senior Wholesale Manager
Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton —Banbury
- Seasonal
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- Travel

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Category Manager

Buttress Group Ltd -
Brackley

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
Catering
Contracts
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Buttress is a UK-wide group of specialist companies, delivering end-to-end services through a connected and collaborative approach. By combining expertise across our businesses, we provide smarter, more efficient and increasingly sustainable solutions across the commercial catering and service industries.

We are now seeking a strategic and commercially driven Category Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies that deliver value, reduce risk, and support business objectives. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives
Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and industry research
Identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation within the category

Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Lead supplier negotiations to secure best value (cost, quality, service)
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and SLAs

Commercial & Financial Management

Deliver cost savings and value improvements across assigned categories
Manage budgets and track category spend
Support forecasting and demand planning activities

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, finance, legal, etc.)
Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and supplier selection
Ensure alignment between procurement and business needs

Risk & Compliance

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Support sustainability and ESG initiatives within the supply base

Contract Management

Support end-to-end sourcing activities (RFPs, RFQs, tenders)
Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure value and compliance
Maintain accurate contract documentation

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain
Strong negotiation skills with sound commercial judgement
Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insight
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders

What you’ll bring

Strategic thinking – able to take a long-term, value-driven approach
Influencing and negotiation – confident in driving outcomes and challenging where needed
Commercial awareness – understands financial impact and business priorities
Problem-solving and decision-making – able to assess options and act decisively
Relationship management – builds credibility and maintains strong partnerships

Desirable

CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Experience within the warewashing or catering industry
Knowledge of procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Coupa, Ariba)

What We Offer

A competitive salary
Pension scheme to support your future
Access to a wide range of discounts through our Perks platform via Employment Hero
The opportunity to represent three of the most respected brands in the industry
A supportive, down-to-earth culture where people genuinely enjoy working together
A social team – from informal get-togethers to our summer and Christmas parties
Autonomy to manage your diary and approach
The chance to be part of an exciting period of change, with a real focus on innovation — with new benefits, ways of working and development opportunities evolving as we grow.

Company Overview

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strategic partnerships manager jobs in brackley, nth

Category Manager

Senior Event Operations Manager - CarFest (Fixed Term Contract)

Senior Programme Manager (Professional Pathways Pillar, Refugee-Led Research Hub)

Head Of Restart Programme

Partnership Manager (m/f/d)

Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West

B2B Agency Campaign Manager

Regional Sales Manager - APAC

Strategic Supply Chain Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Programme Manager – Industry Liaison in Experimental Medicine

Registered Manager

Senior National Account Manager

Merchandise & Licensing Manager

Sr Client Success Manager

Regional Sales Manager - Europe

Senior R&D Manager

Commercial Manager

Senior General Manager

US Senior Wholesale Manager

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