category managers Work, Jobs in manchester, gtm (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
HG Stephensons Ltd —Stockport
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Associate Product Category Manager - Exclusive Brands
ADI Global Distribution —Oldham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Product Category Manager
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- Merchandising
- Product management
- Organisational skills
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Category Management Lead - Fixed Term Contract 12 months
Kellanova —Salford
- Communication skills
6d
Procurement Category Manager
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £35,608 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Contracts
- Life insurance
14d
Category Manager
Essity —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
Category Manager - Exclusive Brands
ADI Global Distribution —Oldham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Management
- Sales
E-Commerce Executive
Factra —Manchester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Project management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Merchandiser (Maternity Cover)
WOURTH Group —Skelmersdale
- Up to £37,500 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Category Leader - Indirect Materials Procurement
Albany International Ltd —Bury
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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7d
Assistant Merchandiser
Debenhams Group —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
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6d
Digital Merchandiser
American Golf UK —Warrington
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
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Category Marketing Manager (m/f/d), Dairy
Ingredion UK Limited —Manchester
- Sales
- Marketing
- English
- Referral programme
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E-commerce and Range Planning Executive
Cooneen Group —Salford
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Social Media & Marketing Manager
Oushk Pharmacy —Stockport
- £32,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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21h
Assistant Merchandiser
Club L London —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Marketing Manager
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Marketing
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6d
Merchandiser
Club L London —Manchester
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Assistant Merchandiser
Footasylum —Rochdale
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
2d
Merchandiser - MP Activewear
THG —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Data analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Purchasing Manager

HG Stephensons Ltd -
Stockport

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £45,000 a year

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Supply chain
Purchasing
Leadership

Full job description

Purchasing Manager – Lead, Optimise, Deliver
Ready to take the lead in a business that values ambition as much as heritage? This is an exciting opportunity to build on the success of an already talented team, strengthening supplier partnerships and supporting the delivery of smarter, more efficient purchasing strategies.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of buying strategy and oversee day-to-day operations, leading a team of four Buyers. You’ll play a key role in enhancing supplier performance, refining processes and systems, and ensuring the business remains competitive, agile, and driven by data.

Stephenson’s is an independent family business supplying the catering trade with non-food equipment since 1868.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role combining operational control with strategic development (70% operational, 30% Strategic):

Purchasing Operations & Delivery (70%)

Lead end-to-end purchasing, from order management to delivery scheduling
Maintain accurate, real-time system data and clear delivery visibility
Ensure consistent supply continuity, resolving delays, shortages and quality issues proactively
Partner with Category, Caterbar buying group, Marketing and Operations to align supply with demand
Work closely with Goods-In to optimise stock flow and availability

Strategy, Suppliers & Continuous Improvement (30%)

Shape and deliver sourcing strategies aligned to commercial and brand goals
Build strong supplier partnerships, driving performance, value and service
Lead negotiations and monitor market trends to manage risk and unlock opportunity
Act as the business expert on suppliers and purchasing conditions
Improve systems, processes and ways of working
Ensure responsible sourcing, compliance and sustainability standards are met

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Buying team
Set clear priorities and drive accountability
Use data to manage cost, performance and risk
Build strong internal and supplier relationships
Champion continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Proven leader in purchasing, procurement (essential), with strong supply chain expertise valued.(industry experience or strong product passion preferred)
Commercially sharp with a track record of delivering value
Confident negotiator with strong supplier management skills
Advanced Excel and systems skills; data-driven decision maker
Solid knowledge of purchasing and supply chain operations
Thrives in a fast-paced, priority-driven environment
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator
Strong awareness of sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing

Why Join Us

A key leadership role with real ownership and influence
The opportunity to modernise and shape the buying function
Make a direct impact on business performance and supplier strategy
Join a stable, growing business with long-term ambition
Lead and further develop an established, capable team

If you’re a commercially driven leader who thrives on ownership, improvement, and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you. Please follow the attached link www.stephensons.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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