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Category Manager in Norwich
Hybrid in Norwich·Part-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
About £3,780 - £4,020 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Norwich
- Contract
- Permanent, part-time hours
- Holiday
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Up to 9% employer pension
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme
Skills
Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Norwich.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
The role
As the Category Manager, you will lead procurement activity for your designated category, helping the organisation secure the goods and services it needs. You will manage category plans, supplier relationships and sourcing activity to support clear, effective purchasing decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
- Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
- Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.
Summary
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working.
The Successful Applicant
- Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
- Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
- Experience of contract management and governance.
- Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.
About Michael Page UK
Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.
Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.
- Industry
- Staffing
In their own words
About the company & team
The organisation operates in the Not-for-Profit sector across multiple locations.