Procurement Category Manager

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Fixed Term

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Contact Name:

Julie Edwards

Contact Email:

julie@procureonesearch.com

Contact Phone:

0797 185 052

Date Published:

21-Apr-2026

Procurement Category Manager
Bedfordshire 
£60k plus car allowance and strong bonus opportunities
6 Months Fixed Term Contract


ProcureOne are currently partnering a Global organisation to support the recruitment of a new Procurement Category Manager to their team.

Working with internal and external stakeholders across the group you will drive category strategy for Packaging. Your role will include:
  • Develop, lead and execute category strategy for packaging across the business.
  • Evaluate new suppliers and negotiate new contracts
  • Project manage the procurement stream for new products launches liaising with operations, finance and products teams
  • Drive cost through the category but with a focus on ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
  • Suitable candidates will have proven Packaging Category Management experience or will be a senior buyer with a generalist background looking to take the next step in a different category area.
Behavioural skills are key for this role and they include:
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Someone who can manage and prioritise workload
  • ‘Can do’, Proactive approach
  • Emotional Intelligence – with the ability to adapt your style of communication
  • Logical clear thinker
  • Team player
This is a great opportunity to impact a Procurement team with a focus on Supplier Engagement and Supplier Innovation for a 6 month fixed term contract.
 
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21-Apr-2026

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Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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£60,000.00

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Procurement Category Manager
Bedfordshire 
£60k plus car allowance and strong bonus opportunities
6 Months Fixed Term Contract


ProcureOne are currently partnering a Global organisation to support the recruitment of a new Procurement Category Manager to their team.

Working with internal and external stakeholders across the group you will drive category strategy for Packaging. Your role will include:
  • Develop, lead and execute category strategy for packaging across the business.
  • Evaluate new suppliers and negotiate new contracts
  • Project manage the procurement stream for new products launches liaising with operations, finance and products teams
  • Drive cost through the category but with a focus on ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
  • Suitable candidates will have proven Packaging Category Management experience or will be a senior buyer with a generalist background looking to take the next step in a different category area.
Behavioural skills are key for this role and they include:
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Someone who can manage and prioritise workload
  • ‘Can do’, Proactive approach
  • Emotional Intelligence – with the ability to adapt your style of communication
  • Logical clear thinker
  • Team player
This is a great opportunity to impact a Procurement team with a focus on Supplier Engagement and Supplier Innovation for a 6 month fixed term contract.
 

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Working with internal and external stakeholders across the group you will drive category strategy for Packaging. Your role will include:

  • Develop, lead and execute category strategy for packaging across the business.
  • Evaluate new suppliers and negotiate new contracts
  • Project manage the procurement stream for new products launches liaising with operations, finance and products teams
  • Drive cost through the category but with a focus on ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
  • Suitable candidates will have proven Packaging Category Management experience or will be a senior buyer with a generalist background looking to take the next step in a different category area.
Behavioural skills are key for this role and they include:
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Someone who can manage and prioritise workload
  • ‘Can do’, Proactive approach
  • Emotional Intelligence – with the ability to adapt your style of communication
  • Logical clear thinker
  • Team player
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