Company: AWD online
Location: Plymouth
Job Description:JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Category Managerwith demonstrable Category Management experience across the S2C model, knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes and good analytical skills.
The role of Category Manager will encompass:
Managing the total cost of direct or indirect commodity groups for supplier spend in the range of c.£30 – 50mCreating and executing category strategies in line with business needsCreating, executing and delivering sourcing, contracting and supplier management activities to deliver value and reduce riskWorking collaboratively with all company functions and suppliersConducting all activities in line with company policies, processes and valuesAs the Category Manager you will lead and deliver sustainable value for defined categories of spend against self-generated plans that are recommended to and agreed with the business.
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DUTIES
Your duties and responsibilities as the Category Manager will include:
Source to Contract (S2C)
Category Management
Proactively builds category knowledge, expertise and insightCreates and executes category strategies agreed with the business and NPDIdentifies, delivers and manages sustainable value (hard and soft benefit)Sourcing
Creates and delivers RFx activity in line with category strategy and value plansNegotiates with suppliers for best RFx outcomeContracting
Creates, negotiates and recommends supplier contracts to deliver category valueManages the contract lifecycle including deliverables and dispute resolutionSupplier Management
Builds and develops strong business relationships based on supplier segmentationProactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risk to maintain business continuityAssures suppliers operate within PYL code of conduct and performance needs Requisition to Pay(R2P)
Planning
Proactively reviews demand and supply requirements with and takes action with purchasing to maintain supply and deliver benefitTransaction
Understands and integrates the optimised transactional solutions required by Purchasing into category strategies and supplier managementDelivery
Owns and delivers resolution for order book management escalations and master data managementCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Technical
Extensive demonstrated Category Management experience and performance across the S2C model preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering Services industryBusiness / Engineering qualification or demonstrated Knowledge – CIPSExperience and application of continuous improvement methodologiesBusiness
Knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processesUnderstanding / management of budgets and finance in a manufacturing environmentPerformance and data driven with good analytical skillsSystems
Systems knowledge / use of ERP, S2P solutionsComputer literate in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word)Behavioural
A great attitude. Talks with data. Thinks outcomesThe ability to lead, collaborate and communicate at all levelsDemonstrated stakeholder and change management competency…
Posted: April 21st, 2026
