Category Manager

Overview

In this Category Manager role, you will shape indirect procurement strategy across multiple sites and clients, delivering value for money and cost reductions. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to align best procurement practices and maximise opportunities for Unipart. Expect to manage supplier relationships, review contracts, and lead procurement improvements with The Unipart Way. This is a visibility- and influence-led position with a focus on sustainability and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• car / car allowance
• 33 days holiday
• pension
• life assurance
• employee assistance programme
• wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies for indirect services and goods to deliver value for money and cost reduction across multiple categories, sectors, and clients
• Ensure ongoing contractual coverage for key services and goods, reviewing and negotiating terms to mitigate commercial exposure
• Manage key supplier relationships for long-term strategic partnering and benefit opportunities
• Support internal stakeholders and commercial account teams through supplier performance reviews, engagement, and client presentations
• Implement procurement policies, processes, and procedures, acting as expert point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Lead change using The Unipart Way principles and deputise for the Procurement Manager when needed

Key requirements

• Experience in multiple category sourcing delivering significant savings and innovative solutions
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of standard terms and conditions to mitigate risk
• Excellent relationship-building and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong IT, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organized, prioritizes effectively, adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Clear, concise communicator with strong customer focus and collaborative approach
• Awareness of ISO 20400 and experience contributing to sustainability/Net Zero targets
• MCIPS qualified
• Good knowledge of SAP MRP

• relationship-building
• influencing senior stakeholders
• communication
• SAP MRP
• procurement systems
• IT and analytical skills

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