category manager Work, Jobs in preston, lan (with Salaries)

Procurement Manager
BAE Systems —Preston
- £60,000 a year
- Management
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
7d
Group Purchasing Manager
Tangerine Group —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
1d
Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Procurement Category Manager
Sefton Council —Sefton
- £51,356 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
9d
Category Manager
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
Technology Procurement Lead
BAE Systems —Preston
- £50,000 a year
- Analysis skills
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
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
Quick apply
14d
Frame Category Manager - Optical
Hakim Group —Darwen
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
5d
Procurement Manager
Peel Ports —Liverpool
- Data analysis skills
- Team management
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Supply Chain Manager (International)
Nichols PLC —Newton-le-Willows
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
14d
Digital Merchandiser
American Golf UK —Warrington
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
Quick apply
National Account Manager
Graham & Brown Holdings - a family of companies —Blackburn
- £41,374 - £55,166 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
2d
Assistant Merchandiser - Brands
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Purchaser
BWSC —Warrington
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
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
Quick apply
6d
Trainee Buyer
Home Bargains —Liverpool
- £26,780 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Assistant Merchandiser (6 months FTC)
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d

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Procurement Manager

BAE Systems -
Preston

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Job details

£60,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Procurement
Project management
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Location

Preston , United Kingdom

Head Office

Procurement and supply chain

Experienced professionals

Job Title: Procurement Manager – Category Support

Job Location: Preston or Any UK Site- Hybrid -On site 1 to 2 days per week. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

The role holder will manage within the IPS Strategy Team reporting to the Head of Procurement

You will be involved in supporting the activities of the Strategy team which include:

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Sustainable Procurement (ESG), Risk Management

Supply Chain Governance and Commercial support and Supplier assurance. Information management, Supplier renewals and contract management

Core Duties:

Category Strategy & Planning
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Relationship Management
Sustainability & Risk Management
Health & Safety
People Management
Continuous Improvement

Essential Skills:

Experience working within procurement disciplines
Experience working in the end to end procurement process
Good project management skills, commercial acumen, financial awareness and risk and opportunity management
Good understanding of external environment and relevant market intelligence
People management experience
Ability to build, grow and influence networks across sector, to support collaborative working
Level 5 professional qualification for example MCIPS or studying towards such qualification

The Indirect Procurement Services team:

Support the delivery of robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimum outcomes for the enterprise.

Review all requirements in a timely manner and meet any applicable deadlines. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, governance, and regulatory requirements. Work with the category teams to leverage frameworks and group agreements to drive efficiency and consistency.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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