Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving procurement excellence? Do you thrive in complex environments and want to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
The charity is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we are looking to recruit a Procurement Category Manager to join our facilities and procurement team on a full time permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will ideally be based within an hours commute of our head office in Widnes as you will need to attend the office and travel regionally / nationally as and when required.
What is The Deal for you?

• Flexibility! You can work your full-time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
• Hybrid Working! Expect travel as part of your role with the remainder working from home and an expectation to attend our head office in Widnes and travel nationally as and when required.
• Benefits: Retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app.
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
• Dare to Learn: Access to our amazing online training platform where you can upskill taking a variety of courses and qualifications.
• Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life.

Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:
We're seeking a dynamic Procurement Category Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies and procedures across our organisation. This pivotal role ensures compliance, efficiency, and value for money while supporting our mission to deliver the best lives possible for the people we support.
You'll work collaboratively with operational leaders, support services, and external suppliers to optimise procurement practices, mitigate risk, and drive innovation. From supplier governance to contract management, you'll be at the heart of shaping a procurement function that's fit for the future.
Day to Day (list not exhaustive see attached job description)

• Lead the development and maintenance of procurement policies aligned with our strategic goals.
• Advise on commercial terms for key supplier contracts, working closely with Legal.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement best practices across the organisation.
• Monitor and report on procurement KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, due diligence, and contract compliance.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Manage and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Your values:
Our ideal Candidate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role within a large, multi-site organisation.
• Strong understanding of UK procurement laws and regulations.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification or membership.
• Experience in the charity or public sector.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference.
• Work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Help shape a procurement function that delivers real impact.

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
Interested and want to know a bit more?
To find out more about our charity check out:
We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones - and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

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