Category managers Work, Jobs in Wappenham, Nth (with Salaries)

Category Manager
Buttress Group Ltd —Brackley
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
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Buying / Category Manager - Grocery
Booker Group —Wellingborough
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Category Lead Manager
M Group —Warwick
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
9d
Procurement Officer
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Category Manager
City Plumbing —Crick
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Category Manager – Speciality Bread
Lantmännen —Milton Keynes
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Travel
Senior National Account Manager
DCS Group (UK) Ltd —Banbury
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
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Category Manager
Paulig Group —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Merchandising
4d
Commercial Manager - 12 month contract
DCS Group (UK) Ltd —Banbury
- In-person
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Category Assistant - FTC - Up to 5 months
Booker Group —Wellingborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Senior Buyer (Direct)
Contechs —Warwick
- £37.39 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
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7d
Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility
A01 Santander UK plc —Milton Keynes
- £53,500 - £80,250 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
9d
Product Manager - Professional
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG —Banbury
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Business
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Senior Buyer
M Group —Warwick
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
US Director, UK Senior Manager, Category Management
National Grid —Warwick
- £76,000 - £94,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
2d
Global Category Manager - Indirects
Essentra —Kidlington
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Global Product Manager - Protective Coatings Platform
U-POL Limited —Wellingborough
- Business development
- Project management
- Product management
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Strategic Supply Chain Manager
Oxford Photovoltaics Limited —Yarnton
- Full-time
- English
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E-Commerce Account Manager
Rex Brown Ltd —Lawford Heath
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Social media management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Sourcing Manager
Barclays —Northampton
- Microsoft Office
- AI
6h

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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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Procurement Officer

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Category Manager – Speciality Bread

Senior National Account Manager

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Commercial Manager - 12 month contract

Category Assistant - FTC - Up to 5 months

Senior Buyer (Direct)

Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility

Product Manager - Professional

Senior Buyer

US Director, UK Senior Manager, Category Management

Global Category Manager - Indirects

Global Product Manager - Protective Coatings Platform

Strategic Supply Chain Manager

E-Commerce Account Manager

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