Category manager Work, Jobs in Tarleton, Lan (with Salaries)

Category Manager - IT
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £60,000 a year
- IT
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
E-Commerce Partnership Manager
IVG - I Vape Great Premium E-Liquids —Preston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Salesforce
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Group Purchasing Manager
Tangerine Group —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
10d
Frame Category Manager - Optical
Hakim Group —Darwen
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
14d
Merchandiser
Arne Clo Ltd —Warrington
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Purchaser
BWSC —Warrington
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Procurement Officer
Salford Council —Salford
- £36,363 - £39,152 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
3d
Category Manager
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
Brand Manager (Womenswear)
Arne Clo Ltd —Warrington
- Social media management
- Marketing
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Assistant Merchandiser - Stationery
B&M Retail —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
17h
Purchase to Pay Assistant
Lancaster University —Lancaster
- £26,093 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Communication skills
5d
Brand Marketing Manager
NewPrinces Group —Liverpool
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Account Manager - Trade Division
Crest Medical —Warrington
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Category Admin Assistant
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Commercial Planning Manager, EMEA
New Balance —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Senior Merchandiser - Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Merchandiser
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Senior Performance Creative Strategist
Velstar —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
Quick apply
3d
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Supply Chain Manager - Regional
Novus Property Solutions Ltd —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Analysis skills
- Construction
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Category Manager - IT

Places for People -
Preston

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Job details

Permanent
Up to £60,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Sourcing
Category management
Procurement
IT
Negotiation

Full job description

Location:

Preston (PR5)
Salary:

up to £60,000 + benefits
Employment Type:

Permanent
Hours per Week:

36.25
Grade:

4
Closing Date:

12 June 2026

Reporting Group:

Group Support Services

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

Are you ready to lead strategic procurement in the fast-moving world of technology? We're looking for a Category Manager – IT to drive value, efficiency, and innovation across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape IT procurement strategies that deliver real impact.

More about the role

In this role, you'll take ownership of the IT category, developing and implementing strategies that align with organisational goals. You'll manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance and delivering value for money.

Leading and motivating a small team, you'll foster collaboration and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Legal.

More About You

You'll have experience in procurement, with a strong track record in category management and strategic sourcing. Your commercial acumen and negotiation skills will enable you to influence decisions and deliver value. Experience in managing and developing teams is essential, along with a deep understanding of IT markets and supplier capabilities.

The essential Criteria

Experience in procurement, with demonstrable experience in IT category management and strategic sourcing.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver value and influence business decisions.

Skilled in developing and implementing category strategies, sourcing plans, and robust procurement recommendations in the IT category

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

Training and development

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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category manager jobs in tarleton, lan

Category Manager - IT

E-Commerce Partnership Manager

Group Purchasing Manager

Frame Category Manager - Optical

Merchandiser

Purchaser

Procurement Officer

Category Manager

Brand Manager (Womenswear)

Assistant Merchandiser - Stationery

Purchase to Pay Assistant

Brand Marketing Manager

Account Manager - Trade Division

Category Admin Assistant

Commercial Planning Manager, EMEA

Senior Merchandiser - Apparel

Merchandiser

Senior Performance Creative Strategist

Manager Purchasing

Supply Chain Manager - Regional

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