Category Manager - Morgan McKinley

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Category Manager to join my clients Procurement team. This role is responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies across multiple categories in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in strengthening supply chain performance by reducing risk, improving supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiency.

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: Oxford, Hybrid Set up

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies


• Manage procurement activity including RFQs, RFIs, supplier negotiations, and contracts


• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply conditions


• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk


• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and opportunities


• Assess total cost of ownership and support cost reduction initiatives


• Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement plans


• Ensure supplier compliance with relevant policies and requirements


• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business needs

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Commercially aware with good negotiation and analytical abilities


• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail


• Experience in manufacturing or technical supply chains is beneficial but not essential

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