Interim Category Manager

Interim Category Manager

Location: Plymouth (hybrid/on-site)
Rate: £300 per day
Contract: Ongoing interim contract with potential to go permanent

We are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth that is seeking an experienced Interim Category Manager to support its procurement function during a period of change and growth.

The role will focus on managing key spend categories, driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting longer-term procurement strategy. There is a strong opportunity for the position to convert to a permanent role for the right individual.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop assigned procurement categories
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
• Deliver cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations and engineering

About you

• Proven experience as a Category Manager within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
• Able to hit the ground running in an interim environment

This is an ongoing contract, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact within the business.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.