Category Manager - 2 Year FTC in Manchester - Robert Walters

My client is seeking an experienced Category Manager (2 year FTC) to join their busy Procurement team, supporting a wide range of categories, including Estates, Facilities and Professional Services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated and commercially minded professionals to make a real impact across multiple high-profile categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for a variety of categories, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement regulations.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role, ideally within Estates, Facilities or Professional Services, within the private or public sector
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work proactively and deliver results at pace.
• Available to start immediately and commit to the full fixed-term contract.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience).

• Opportunity to gain broad category exposure across multiple services.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 21% pension

If you are a confident and driven procurement professional looking for your next challenge, my client would love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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