Lord Search and Selection
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.
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