Category Specialist Job at Morson Talent (Manchester)

Digital Category Specialist

The Digital Category Specialist will support the execution of digital strategies...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

MilliporeSigma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
2-5 years of experience in digital merchandising, category management, product marketing, or a similar role
Experience collaborating cross-functionally

Job Responsibility

Support the execution of digital strategies to ensure an optimal online shopping experience for life-science customers
Implement pre-defined category initiatives focusing on product enablement, discoverability, and merchandising
Ensure that product pages, category structures, and positioning are accurate, consistent, and designed to drive optimal customer experience and online revenue

What we offer

Financial & Protection
Health and Wellbeing (e.g., health checkups or medical insurance)
Family support (e.g., Fertility Benefit)
Time Away
Life-style benefits (e.g., flexible working, gyms, car benefits, shopping discounts)

Fulltime

Procurement Category Specialist

Step into a high-impact role within one of the world's most respected engineerin...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester; Surrey; Yorkshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 58000.00 GBP / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5 years' procurement experience (direct spend)
Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Proven experience supporting both tactical and strategic procurement activity
Strong negotiation ability and commercial acumen
Comfortable navigating complex environments with multiple priorities
Exposure to international suppliers or multi-regional markets
Experience within chemicals, industrial gases, special gases, technical or engineering categories
Degree or equivalent professional experience
CIPS qualification (or currently studying)
Understanding of contract drafting and management

Job Responsibility

Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business priorities, productivity targets and risk mitigation
Lead value improvement initiatives (cost optimisation, alternative sourcing, process efficiencies, value engineering)
Build, develop and manage supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and innovation
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support category growth and resilience
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contract agreements
Conduct robust market and supply analysis to monitor trends, regulation, and competitive positioning
Ensure strong governance, contract compliance and risk management
Oversee procurement lifecycle activities including contract drafting, review and execution
Manage supplier KPIs and performance reviews, implementing corrective actions where necessary
Champion total cost of ownership thinking and challenge historic practices

What we offer

10% annual bonus
Hybrid working (2 days per week on site)
Occasional UK travel (minimal global travel)
Meaningful ownership of a specialist, high-value category
Clear progression path into a senior procurement position

Fulltime

Global Category Specialist

This position supports the Head of Global Indirect Procurement and Procurement C...

Location

Italy , Bologna

Salary:

Not provided

Alfasigma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Proven experience in indirect procurement
Experience in pharma industry as a plus
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier evaluation
Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in procurement software and tools
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement
Strategic thinker with good planning and organizational skills
Detail-oriented and results-driven

Job Responsibility

Support Category Manager to develop and implement strategic procurement plans for categories assigned
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify procurement opportunities and risks
Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and agreements
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality products/services and timely deliveries
Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement improvement plans as necessary
Optimize costs by negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (such as departments requiring indirect goods/services) to understand their needs and requirements
Communicate procurement policies and procedures to internal teams, ensuring compliance and understanding of best practices
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies

Product Category Specialist– Electrical & Modular Systems

Do you want a role where your knowledge and experience with electrical material,...

Location

United States , Aurora

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

RK Mechanical, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of product knowledge in electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication
Demonstrated success in strategic product selection, planning, and supplier negotiations
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, compliance requirements, and standards
Knowledge and experience with the Construction Specifications Institute’s standards, specifically: Division 26 – Electrical, Division 08 – Openings, Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection (preferred)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Leadership and team management capabilities
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and industry trends

Job Responsibility

Provide expert-level advice on product and brand selection for the relevant product category during estimating, engineering, operations, and purchasing meetings
Stay up to date with the latest products relevant to the product category
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies
Collaborate effectively with estimating, design, and engineering teams across multiple business units, offering informed insights and expertise
Perform other related duties as assigned
Read and interpret specifications and provide expert-level recommendations for products, vendors, and manufacturers in the following CSI divisions: Division 26 – Electrical, Division 08 – Openings, Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection, Division 23 – General HVAC, Division 42 – Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment

What we offer

Competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being
Hands-on training and development opportunities through RK University
Leadership and technical learning opportunities
Accredited apprentice program
Safety culture
Health, Safety, & Environmental programs
Support for local services through the RK Foundation

Fulltime

New

Merchandising Analyst

Merchandising Analyst – 12-Month Contract - Sydney. Build great category knowled...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Woolworths Supermarkets

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years experience in relevant roles (eg: merchandising specialist, category analyst, category executive, sales analyst, account executive, space planner)
OR a Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related subject or equal professional experience (FMCG desirable)
Passionate about a great customer experience and stores
Attention to detail and result-oriented mindset with strong governance and validation of all planograms
Clear analytical thinking, with capability of breaking information into component parts, patterns and relationships
Capable of interpreting data through the use of Google & Microsoft suites (SQL & GCP desirable) to provide actionable insights and recommendations
Experience in SAP and Blue Yonder (JDA) Space Planning with exposure to PG is desirable
A track record in demonstrating a proactive stakeholder management and networking

Job Responsibility

Supports the end to end creation of tailored merchandising strategies while understanding the impact on range and using data/insights to influence commercial opportunities
Leading the merchandising vision and strategy for categories with a focus on our merchandising guidelines
Co-creation with key strategic partners across commercial and Merchandising & Customer Value to deliver against our key strategic priorities
Partnering with the Merchandising Optimisation teams to leverage technology within space optimisation, specifically through Planogram Generator
Providing key analysis for strategic projects and categories that aims to improve customer shopping experience and store operational productivity
Using available data, demonstrating strong analytical rigour, to identify opportunities and provide meaningful recommendations to our buying partners that will improve our customer experiences and commercial strategy

What we offer

Access to Sonder (free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families)
A progressive and competitive leave policy
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice (enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary)

Fulltime

New

IT Sourcing Regional Category Specialist

We are seeking an experienced IS Sourcing & Procurement Specialist (m/f/d) who w...

Location

Switzerland , Aarau

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement
Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers
Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
Experience working within European markets is highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
additional European languages are a plus
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies
Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories: (IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services)
Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization
Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K
Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M
Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts
Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations
Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI)
Lead meetings and negotiations with stakeholders & vendors

Brand Partnerships - Beauty Vertical

This role is a critical part of DBA’s brand partnerships team, with a specialize...

Location

United States , West Hollywood

Salary:

130000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Digital Brand Architects

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in digital sales, influencer marketing, or business development, with a strong emphasis on beauty, personal care, or related consumer sectors
Existing network of relationships with beauty brands, agencies, and media partners
Proven experience developing, pitching, and closing deals with influencers or digital creators
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and respond effectively to RFPs
Track record of establishing and exceeding performance objectives
Strong knowledge of online media, social platforms, and beauty/culture trends
Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative culture

Job Responsibility

Serve as a business partner and category specialist, representing DBA talent and developing beauty-focused digital and mixed media solutions
Conceptualize, develop, and pitch unique brand programs using DBA’s roster of influencers and creators
Proactively identify new business prospects with a concentration in the beauty and personal care categories, while also supporting cross-vertical growth
Leverage existing brand and agency relationships to secure new partnerships and drive revenue
Respond to inbound RFPs with creativity and precision
Define project KPIs, objectives, and success metrics to ensure campaign excellence
Build proactive category packages to expand DBA’s footprint in beauty
Represent talent during deal negotiations, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure favorable outcomes
Oversee projects from inception through completion, supported by coordinators and team members
Collaborate with leadership (CEO, SVP Brand Partnerships) on strategic growth in the beauty vertical

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits with employer contributions
Unlimited vacation time
Hybrid work schedule
Paid parental leave
Volunteer opportunities
Casual dress code & open office environment
Career growth opportunities within a mission-driven, industry-leading company

Fulltime

Brand Partnerships - Beauty Vertical

This role is a critical part of DBA’s brand partnerships team, with a specialize...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

130000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Digital Brand Architects

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in digital sales, influencer marketing, or business development, with a strong emphasis on beauty, personal care, or related consumer sectors
Existing network of relationships with beauty brands, agencies, and media partners
Proven experience developing, pitching, and closing deals with influencers or digital creators
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and respond effectively to RFPs
Track record of establishing and exceeding performance objectives
Strong knowledge of online media, social platforms, and beauty/culture trends
Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative culture

Job Responsibility

Serve as a business partner and category specialist, representing DBA talent and developing beauty-focused digital and mixed media solutions
Conceptualize, develop, and pitch unique brand programs using DBA’s roster of influencers and creators
Proactively identify new business prospects with a concentration in the beauty and personal care categories, while also supporting cross-vertical growth
Leverage existing brand and agency relationships to secure new partnerships and drive revenue
Respond to inbound RFPs with creativity and precision
Define project KPIs, objectives, and success metrics to ensure campaign excellence
Build proactive category packages to expand DBA’s footprint in beauty
Represent talent during deal negotiations, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure favorable outcomes
Oversee projects from inception through completion, supported by coordinators and team members
Collaborate with leadership (CEO, SVP Brand Partnerships) on strategic growth in the beauty vertical

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits with employer contributions
Unlimited vacation time
Hybrid work schedule
Paid parental leave
Volunteer opportunities
Casual dress code & open office environment
Career growth opportunities within a mission-driven, industry-leading company

Fulltime

Category Specialist

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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