Procurement Category Manager

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Coventry seeks a Procurement Category Manager to oversee various procurement categories. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, developing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. This role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a contributory pension. The organization promotes an inclusive workplace and values diverse contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension (up to 9%)

Buy and sell holiday

Free life insurance

Cycle2work scheme

Attendance reward

Free use of on-site location gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in the public sector with procurement practices.
• Familiarity with PCR15/PA23 regulations is advantageous.
• Proficient in managing end-to-end procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurements for required goods and services.
• Ensure effective supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate on procurement strategies and benchmarking.
• Assist in creating procurement policies and business plans.

Skills

Category ownership

Business partnering

Supplier relationship management

Procurement strategies

Value for money assessment

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Procurement Category Manager!

ExtraCare is seeking a new team member for our Procurement department. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in the public sector, who can leverage their experience in category ownership and business partnering. You will manage processes from market engagement through contract execution, ensuring optimal value for money and social and environmental outcomes.

ExtraCare Charitable Trust will join our award-winning charity and contribute to our mission of creating better lives for older people. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering procurement requirements compliantly, whilst building relationships and working effectively with stakeholders and suppliers. They will support the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and Category Management for the Trust, driving a growth in savings and continuous improvement. They will identify efficiencies and service improvements, ensuring risk is managed, and value for money is achieved through sustainable, efficient, and effective practices. The successful candidate will develop and implement cost reduction strategies, capable of delivering towards annual target savings. Previous experience of PCR15/PA23 would be advantageous.

Benefits of the role

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (up to 9%)
• Buy and sell holiday
• Free life insurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Attendance reward
• Free use of on-site location gyms

Role Details

• Role: Procurement Category Manager
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time); flexible working would be considered for the right candidate, with a minimum working hours of 22.5 hours per week.
• Location: Head Office, Coventry, CV3 2SN (hybrid working would be considered)
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026
• Proposed interview date: Week commencing Monday 02 February or Monday 09 February.

Key Duties

• Responsible for a wide group of procurement categories, fully delivering end to end procurements for goods and services required.
• Work with contract owners to ensure the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationship management where required to manage risks, innovate and negotiate contract terms, craft performance metrics and ensure value for money alongside social and environmental value.
• Identify and lead on collaborative and consolidated procurement activities, including benchmarking and working with other departments to create procurement strategies and pipelines.
• Develop and maintain a level of expertise in category areas and be the source of procurement knowledge and advice for stakeholders.
• Assist in creating procurement strategies, policies and business plans and ensuring that any risk is managed and reported accordingly.
• Assist in the regular production and reporting of procurement performance.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

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