Procurement Category Manager
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd • Brackley, Northamptonshire • Posted July 04, 2026
Position Overview
A large food manufacturer are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their procurement team. This role is looking after packaging, raw material and direct consumables and the chance to lead sourcing activity that protects service levels, strengthens supplier performance, and delivers measurable savings.
What You Will Do:
- Own the commercial and operational performance for Direct Spend category areas, including packaging and ingredients as a Procurement Category Manager.
- Develop and maintain category plans by analysing spend, supplier performance, pricing trends and market conditions.
- Lead sourcing activities such as RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations for the Procurement Category Manager portfolio.
- Deliver savings, cost avoidance and supplier consolidation opportunities, ensuring recommendations balance cost, quality, service, risk and operational needs.
- Manage key supplier relationship...
What You Will Do:
- Own the commercial and operational performance for Direct Spend category areas, including packaging and ingredients as a Procurement Category Manager.
- Develop and maintain category plans by analysing spend, supplier performance, pricing trends and market conditions.
- Lead sourcing activities such as RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations for the Procurement Category Manager portfolio.
- Deliver savings, cost avoidance and supplier consolidation opportunities, ensuring recommendations balance cost, quality, service, risk and operational needs.
- Manage key supplier relationship...