Assistant Category Manager

Category Manager – Indirects Location: Glasgow Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent Are you a commercially savvy procurement professional ready to drive change across complex sourcing environments? We’re looking for a talented Assistant Category Manager to join a leading organisation where third-party spend is being reimagined through innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Profile category spend and identify opportunities for optimisation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to scope requirements and lead sourcing events.

• Deliver effective RFX processes, supplier negotiations, and contracting.

• Ensure all sourcing activities meet compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.

• Support ongoing improvement of sourcing policies, procedures, and buying channels.

• Stay ahead of market trends, tools and best practices within category management.

• Influence internal decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Category Management.

• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A confident negotiator with a good grasp of procurement controls and governance.

• Knowledge of vendor management systems or experience in regulated industries is a plus.

• CIPS certification or working towards it would be an advantage.

Why Join?

You’ll join a high-performing team in an organisation that’s investing in procurement transformation. Whether you’re looking to grow your strategic sourcing expertise, lead complex projects or make a tangible impact, this is your chance to do just that – all within a flexible and collaborative environment.

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