Category Manager Location: Peterborough (Hybrid) Hours: Full time Salary: £45,000-£55,000 Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies, leveraging market expertise to drive value. Deliver against procurement performance and budget targets, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Utilise category management tools, e-Sourcing, and supplier relationship management (SRM) to optimise sourcing. Monitor market trends, forecast demand, and manage risk through forward cover strategies. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance, service, and value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Technical, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing) to drive group-wide initiatives. Manage contracts and liaise with legal teams as required. Lead projects to support sustainability, cost reduction, and growth ambitions. Essential Knowledge and Experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships. Experience with category management and e-Sourcing tools. Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret market data. Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Qualifications: CIPS professional qualification. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Project management experience. Key Behaviours: Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach. Strong communicator, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Ability to lead pr