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Category Manager

Ref: AS1591148

Cardiff, Wales

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Public Sector Procurement
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

This procurement professional brings solid category management and strategic sourcing experience within public sector environments, with a strong focus on healthcare, supply chain and operational procurement. They are confident working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, translating service needs into practical sourcing strategies that support compliance, value and supplier performance.

They are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can continue to make a positive impact, using their analytical approach, negotiation skills and continuous improvement mindset. Available to start in 2 weeks, they would suit an organisation looking for a collaborative and commercially aware procurement specialist.

What makes them great?

  • Delivered measurable cost savings – Led sourcing initiatives that reduced overall costs by around 15% while also improving supplier performance metrics.
  • Improved procurement efficiency – Helped streamline purchase order processes, contributing to an efficiency improvement of around 20% and smoother communication between departments.
  • Strong public sector focus – Understands the importance of compliance, value for money and service quality, particularly within healthcare and wider public service procurement.

Areas of expertise

  • Category management and strategic sourcing – Experienced in managing sourcing activity across medical supplies, services, office and IT categories within regulated public sector settings.
  • Supplier and stakeholder management – Skilled at building strong working relationships with internal teams, clinical stakeholders and suppliers to improve outcomes and maintain compliance.
  • Procurement analysis and reporting – Confident analysing market trends, supplier capability and spend data to support better decision-making and identify savings opportunities.