Category manager Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Bkm (with Salaries)

Supply Chain Category Manager
Matrix —Milton Keynes
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Business
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Technology Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | Multiple Locations
A01 Santander UK plc —Milton Keynes
- £53,500 - £70,250 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Category Manager – Utilities and Specialist Infrastructure
Keyline —Northampton
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
Regional Category Manager
Belkin —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Marketing
- Data analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Junior Procurement Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Milton Keynes
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- No degree
Sourcing Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £55,596 - £65,966 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Contracts
- Agile
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Category Manager
DCS Group (UK) Ltd —Banbury
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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Inside Sales Representative, Flavors Europe
Sensient Technologies Corporation —Milton Keynes
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
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Category Manager Health & Care
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £60,379 - £63,721 a year
- Full-time
8d
Business Development Manager
Powerforce —Northampton
- £28,000 - £30,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Senior Manager, Sourcing & Procurement
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
Commercial Manager - 12 month contract
DCS Group (UK) Ltd —Banbury
- Customer service
- In-person
- Negotiation
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Senior Ecommerce Trading Manager
Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton —Banbury
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Work from home
- Employee discount
9h
Sales Account Manager, UK
Sensient Technologies Corporation —Milton Keynes
- Sales
- Business development
- Travel
Senior Strategic Account Manager
James and James Fulfilment Ltd. —Northampton
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Sick pay
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Marketplace Manager
Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton —Banbury
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Work from home
- Employee discount
9h
Product Manager
Collingwood Lighting —Sywell
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
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Marketing & Insights Manager
McCormick —Haddenham
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
8h
Indirect Buyer
Haas F1 Team —Banbury
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Quick apply
Junior Licensing Manager
McCormick —Haddenham
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
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Supply Chain Category Manager

Matrix -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £40,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Private dental insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Work from home
Company events
Employee discount
Sabbatical
Paid volunteer time
Enhanced maternity leave
Bereavement leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Car scheme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Contract management
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost control
Bachelor's degree
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Risk management
Business
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience
Analytics

Full job description

Our passion and purpose at Matrix is to ‘Connect people to work’. The more people we connect to work, the better it is for society and our business. Our technology, and over 400 exceptional people, make that possible by bringing together organisations that need solutions to meet their recruitment needs. We provide products and services that allow our customers to recruit temporary, contingent or permanent staff, procure consultants and statement of works, and manage the screening and compliance of all workers. We already do this for over 4,000 customers across the UK and as that number grows, we are continually looking for great people to join our team.

Our benefits

We are currently working in a hybrid fashion with the ability to work from home, however for a minimum of two days a week, typically Wednesdays and Thursdays, you will be required at our Head Offices in Milton Keynes. Occasional travel may be required to Clients/Suppliers/London offices as and when needed.

· Standard Pension – 3% Employers, 5% Employee

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

· Birthday day off

· 2 Volunteer days a year (to volunteer in the local community)

· Employee Health Benefits (Westfield Health)

· Online discounts platform for major retailers (Westfield Rewards)

· Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus EV) and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

· The salary for this role is up to £40,000 per annum. We pay within this range based on the skills, experience and qualifications you bring relative to the role's requirements.

About the role

The role of the Category Manager is to manage and lead one of three BAU agency supply categories (Professional Services, Industrial and Health) and the successful execution of procurement strategies. This includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cost-effectiveness and service quality. The role plays a critical part in supporting business growth by ensuring continued access to high-performing recruitment partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development

· Implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.

· Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the category landscape with these presented back into internal stakeholders

Supplier Management

· Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies and staffing suppliers.

· Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as price, order response and acceptance, interviews requested, candidates rejected and speed of compliance.

Sourcing & Contracting

· Thoroughly pre-vet suppliers and onboard in accordance with specific category needs

· Support category management content for RFPs, RFQs, and tender processes.

· Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and compliance clauses with suppliers.

· Ensure contracts are aligned with legal, financial, and operational standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

· Collaborate with Customer Success, Business Management and Account Directors to understand category needs and agency performance measurement needs

· Provide guidance on agency selection, usage policies, and cost control.

Risk & Compliance

· Monitor supplier compliance with labour laws, data protection, and ethical sourcing standards.

· Mitigate risks related to contingent workforce management and agency engagement.

Continuous Improvement

· Identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiencies, and supplier innovation.

· Benchmark agency performance and pricing against industry standards.

· Evaluate trends in supplier performance and proactively engage with suppliers to ensure a consistently high performing PSL

Success measures:

· Agency spend reduction through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

· Improved quality and speed of hires via high-performing suppliers.

· Enhanced compliance and risk mitigation in recruitment supply chain.

· Strong internal stakeholder, supplier and client satisfaction

Required knowledge, skills, education and experience

Essential:

Proven experience in procurement, or vendor management within recruitment or HR services.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
Proficient in using MS Office products and analysis tools

Desirable:

Familiarity with recruitment agency models (Vendor Neutral, Contingent, RPO, MSP).
Experience with e-sourcing tools and vendor management systems.
Knowledge of employment law and compliance in staffing.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Procurement, HR, or related field.
CIPS qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

At Matrix, we celebrate what makes us unique. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, do reach out to our HR team who will be happy to help - [email protected]

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Private dental insurance
Sabbatical
Sick pay
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK5 8PP

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category manager jobs in milton keynes, bkm

Supply Chain Category Manager

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Marketplace Manager

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