Back Posted: Jun 21 2025

Category Manager

Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Manufacturing

Negotiable

Permanent

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Category Manager Energy and IT

Location: Cheshire, Hybrid working Model

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, internationally operating engineering business based in Cheshire. They’re seeking a Global Category Manager with strong procurement experience in IT and Energy to enhance their technology infrastructure and energy management globally.

Responsibilities

* Lead strategic sourcing for IT (hardware, software, telecom, cloud services) and Energy (utilities, gas, renewables)

* Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and present data-driven insights to senior stakeholders

* Execute RFx processes, negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimise supplier performance

* Craft Supplier Relationship Management initiatives to drive innovation and ensure sustainable supply

* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations

* Evaluate technical specifications for IT and energy systems to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance

* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including cybersecurity and utility market volatility

* Track and report key metrics, offering recommendations to enhance performance

* Support global projects aimed at improving IT and energy efficiency

* Deliver measurable savings and operational improvements through category strategy

* Consolidate and strengthen the global supplier base for IT and Energy

* Support ongoing digital transformation and energy sustainability efforts

Skills & Experience

* strategic sourcing or category procurement covering both IT and Energy

* Proven experience sourcing hardware, software, telecom, cloud, and energy utilities (electricity, gas, renewables)

* Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills

* Comfortable reviewing technical specifications for IT systems and energy

* Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Energy, or related field

* CIPS, SCMP, or equivalent qualification preferred

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-91231
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 6

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