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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS1701615

Scunthorpe, England

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Raw Materials Procurement
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

A seasoned procurement professional with over six years’ experience across mining, raw materials, steel manufacturing and logistics environments. They specialise in iron ore and raw materials procurement, with strong capability across strategic sourcing, commodity market insight, supplier relationship management and contract negotiation.

Now seeking a permanent opportunity, this candidate is based in Scunthorpe, England and available to start in two weeks. They bring a collaborative, commercially focused approach and are confident working with cross-functional teams to improve procurement performance, reduce risk and support wider supply chain goals.

What makes them great?

  • Delivered material cost reductions: Helped achieve around 15% savings on raw material costs through supplier partnerships, negotiation and improved procurement controls.
  • Improved procurement efficiency: Supported sourcing and process improvements that contributed to around a 20% increase in procurement efficiency.
  • Strong risk focus: Developed supplier evaluations and contingency plans to reduce supply chain disruption and protect operational continuity.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic sourcing: Experienced in developing sourcing approaches for iron ore and other raw materials, supported by market intelligence and supplier analysis.
  • Supplier management: Skilled in building long-term supplier partnerships, monitoring performance and improving delivery reliability.
  • Contract negotiation: Confident leading and supporting negotiations while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and agreed contract terms.