Category Manager

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 trends, risks and opportunities to support informed purchasing decisions

Ensure the timely procurement of goods and services to meet business demands

Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives

Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Logistics and Product Development teams

Identify and introduce new suppliers, products and supply chain solutions

Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes, policies and procedures

About you

Commercially astute with excellent analytical and financial skills

Experience using procurement software and ERP systems

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Why this role?

Opportunity to shape purchasing strategy and influence business performance

Key leadership role with direct impact on commercial success

Family-owned business with ambitious growth plans

Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're a proactive procurement leader with a passion for supplier development, cost management and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10421.