Category Manager
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 18, 2026
Building materials supply | M&E | Purchasing strategy leadership
Leeds - Site based
circa £60,000
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a family-owned business? We are seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to lead purchasing strategy, supplier performance and cost optimisation across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of purchasing and cost estimating activities, ensuring stock availability, driving supplier excellence and delivering measurable commercial value.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support business growth and operational objectives
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing purchasing team
Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial agreements with key suppliers
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while driving performance improvements
Monitor market tr...
Leeds - Site based
circa £60,000
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a family-owned business? We are seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to lead purchasing strategy, supplier performance and cost optimisation across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of purchasing and cost estimating activities, ensuring stock availability, driving supplier excellence and delivering measurable commercial value.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support business growth and operational objectives
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing purchasing team
Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial agreements with key suppliers
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while driving performance improvements
Monitor market tr...