Category Manager - contracts and services - The Curve Group : Job Details

Category Manager - contract and servicesWarringtonHybrid: 3 days in the office

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and leadership? Our client is looking for a Category Manager to lead and grow their procurement services across a key category. You'll manage a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers, develop strategic category plans, and build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

What You'll Do:

• Developing and implementing contract management strategies and frameworks to ensure consistency and effectiveness across departments
• Monitoring contract performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), audits, and compliance checks
• Managing supplier relationships, including resolving disputes, enforcing remedies for non-compliance, and ensuring service delivery aligns with expectations
• Collaborating with procurement teams early in the cycle to embed measurable KPIs and ensure contracts are fit for purpose
• Ensuring legal and policy compliance, especially under frameworks like the Procurement Act 2023

What We're Looking For:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• MCIPS qualified with strong procurement expertise.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in large-scale procurement and public sector procurement regulations.
• A confident communicator and negotiator with a full driving licence.

Why Join?Our client is proud to be a B Corp and a champion of ESG principles. Voted by Sunday Times as one of the best place to work, they foster a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace where innovation thrives. Join a team that's making a real impact-socially, environmentally, and commercially.

They're also proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Your unique perspective will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of procurement.