Procurement supply chain Interim and permanent recruiters

Category Manager - IT

Permanent
South East
London (Hybrid)
£30,001 - £50,000 per annum
IT / Telecoms
£35-40k per annum
JO-05491

Category Manager – IT | London | Hybrid ~ An innovative technology company delivering advanced digital infrastructure solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career…

This is a chance to play a key role in a fast-paced, ambitious environment where no two days are the same.

Category Manager Role:

You will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. Working closely with delivery teams, you will support projects from sourcing through to contract administration and completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve best value.
  • Support contract administration, documentation, and compliance.
  • Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process, including purchase orders and invoices.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate deliveries with project teams.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, standards, and budgets.

About You:

  • 2–4 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
  • Degree in supply chain, business, law, or a related field (preferred).
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience reviewing or drafting contracts is advantageous.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to take ownership of your work.

Based in London with occasional UK Travel.

Hybrid Working.

 

Please use the site buttons to Apply.

If you would like to know more about this Category Manager opportunity, please call Karen Laker on +44 (0)1403 248448

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.  Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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