p Elevation Recruitment Procurement Supply Chain division are delighted to be supporting a PLC manufacturing business, with the search selection of a Category Procurement Manager – Polymers, based in South Yorkshire. /p p br /p p strong Job Title: /strong Category Procurement Manager – Polymers /p p strong Salary: /strong £60,000 – £70,000 + Car + benefits /p p strong Location: /strong South Yorkshire - Flexible / Hybrid /p p strong Category Spend Responsibility: /strong ~ £80 million /p p br /p p strong About the Role /strong /p p We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Category Procurement Manager to lead our global polymers category, managing an annual spend of approximately £80 million. This is a high-impact role responsible for developing and executing category strategies that deliver value, innovation, and supply security across a complex and dynamic market. /p p br /p p strong Key Responsibilities /strong /p ul li Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy for polymers aligned with business objectives /li li Manage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management /li li Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives across the category /li li Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders /li li Monitor market trends, risks, and opportunities within the polymers sector /li li Drive supplier performance through KPIs, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives /li li Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sustainability goals, and risk management frameworks /li /ul p br /p p strong About You /strong /p ul li Proven experience in procurement or category management, ideally within polymers, chemicals, or related industries /li li Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing large polymer or Resin spend categories (preferably £50m+) both virgin recycled materials /li li Skilled negotiator with experience managing strategic supplier relationships /li li Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into action /li li Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills /li li Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering) or equivalent experience /li li CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable /li /ul p br /p p strong What We Offer /strong /p ul li Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 + Car + Package /li li Performance-related bonus /li li Flexible / hybrid working /li li Career progression opportunities within a global organisation /li li Comprehensive benefits package /li /ul p br /p p strong Apply Now /strong /p p If you are a strategic procurement professional ready to take ownership of a critical category and drive real business impact, we would love to hear from you. /p
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