Procurement Category Specialist

Bramwith Consulting

Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester ▼
Surrey
Yorkshire

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50000.00 - 56000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to step into a Junior Procurement Manager position within a highly specialised chemicals and gases category. Working across special gases, packaged gases, electronic gases and chemicals, the role blends strategic procurement leadership with some hands-on tactical activity. You will drive productivity savings, manage supplier performance, and influence a broad stakeholder group within a complex and technical environment. You will also collaborate with wider EMEA procurement teams, gaining exposure to international sourcing and benefiting from the scale and best practice of a global organisation.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and support the delivery of category strategies aligned to business priorities and productivity targets
Lead and contribute to cost reduction and value improvement projects (value engineering, alternative sourcing, process optimisation)
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and innovation
Identify and assess new suppliers to support category development
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contracts to secure competitive agreements
Conduct market analysis to understand supply conditions, price fluctuations, regulatory changes and innovations
Ensure robust contracts and compliance measures are in place to mitigate sourcing risks
Manage the procurement lifecycle including contract drafting, review and execution
Monitor supplier performance, manage KPIs and support corrective actions
Promote total cost of ownership thinking and challenge legacy processes
Work closely with production planning, inventory and logistics teams to support supply chain efficiency
Partner with senior business stakeholders (Heads of BU, finance, operations, supply chain) to align procurement initiatives with operational needs
Collaborate with EMEA/global procurement teams to share insights and align sourcing activities

Requirements:

3-5 years' procurement experience
Direct procurement background
Strong stakeholder management-confident, credible, and able to challenge constructively
Experience supporting both strategic and tactical procurement activities
Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills
Comfortable operating in complex or ambiguous environments
Exposure to international markets or multi-regional suppliers

Nice to have:

Experience in chemicals, industrial gases, special gases or engineering/technical categories
Degree-level education (or A-levels with strong relevant professional experience)
CIPS qualification (or working towards it)
Understanding of contract drafting and contract management
Experience within an engineering or industrial environment

What we offer:

Annual bonus
Strong Benefits Packages
9% annual bonus (50% individual, 25% business, 25% department)
Annual 18% bonus
Hybrid working: 2 days per week onsite
High visibility across the business with significant category ownership
Opportunity to develop into a more senior procurement leadership role

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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