Procurement Category Manager – Medical Products

About the role

We are seeking a commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead the sourcing and performance of a medical consumables portfolio. You will shape category strategy, manage supplier relationships and work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to deliver value to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies that improve cost, margin and overall commercial performance.
• Build, negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, continuity of supply and competitive terms.
• Analyse market trends, supplier performance and category data to identify sourcing opportunities and support range development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement initiatives, new product introductions and commercial objectives.
• Monitor category KPIs, prepare performance reports and ensure procurement processes, pricing and supplier data remain accurate and compliant.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Procurement Category Manager, Category Manager, Buyer or similar commercial procurement role.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management and negotiation track record delivering commercial value.
• Experience within medical consumables, healthcare, veterinary, pharmaceutical or a closely related sector.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder management abilities.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Procurement systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £60,000 and £65,000 per year.
• Opportunity to influence category strategy within a leading recruitment firm.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.