Full-time

Category Manager

Posted by Michael Page • hatfield, england, United-Kingdom

📍 hatfield, england 🕒 June 18, 2026

About the Role

The role oversees end‑to‑end category management within a technical manufacturing environment, developing sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers, and driving cost optimisation. It combines strategic planning with hands‑on procurement activity, partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to improve performance and support business growth.

Our client is an established manufacturing business known for its strong technical capability and commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Category Strategy & Governance

  • Develop, own, and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead category planning including cost roadmaps, technology development, and supplier capability assessments.
  • Segment suppliers into strategic, preferred, development, and exit paths.
  • Ensure category strategies support sustainability and ESG targets, including net‑zero ambitions.

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