Category Manager

This role will support the procurement function by running and managing a portion of the procurement activity at Salix Homes. Working in a small, although highly effective, team, activities will range from managing procurement projects, contract management activities, liaising with the individual business areas to provide sound procurement advice and adhering to Salix Homes own procurement strategy. The role holder will ensure Salix Homes’ adheres to commercial and regulatory requirements as well as relevant legislation. You will work closely with the Strategic Procurement Manager and Contracts Manager to provide efficiencies across the annual spend of c£52m with an aim to consolidating the supplier base.
 

The role - What I’ll be doing
• Providing strategic procurement advice across all levels and departments of the organisation to inform decision making
• Ensuring our procurement activity is compliant in relation to UK procurement law (Procurement Act 2015) and represents best practice
• Developing procurement delivery targets, including cashable savings and generating social value savings to achieve the maximum benefit for customers and the organisation
• Overseeing the completion of the procurement workplan - including successful completion of tenders, oversight of Terms & Conditions and effective contract management
• Embedding value for money across Salix

What we’re looking for
• A self-motivated, experienced Category Manager who has public sector procurement knowledge and experience
• A procurement industry related professional qualification or working towards (MCIPS, CIPS, Logistics and supply chain MSc or equivalent similar)
• Well-developed communication skills
• Assist with the ongoing development of procurement and contract management systems
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, negotiating skills

What we offer as a company
• Annual Salary of up to £47,754
• Up to 34 day’s holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, a minimum of 2 days working in the office
• Flexible working (based on a 36 hour working week) and family friendly policies
• Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance worth 3 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan which also provides a range of discounts including discounted gym membership
• An inclusive and positive colleague culture
• Advocate of the Greater Manchester Employment Charter 

Salix Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should we. As we are interested in expanding our workforce diversity, we welcome all applications.

We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident scheme; we will therefore invite to interview any disabled candidates who demonstrate the minimum standards for the role. If you wish to be considered under as part of this scheme, please let us know by emailing us at  recruitment@salixhomes.co.uk

We want everyone to be able to perform to their best throughout the recruitment process so please let us know if you have any concerns or need any assistance or adjustments at any stage.

Closing Date: 20th June 2025