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Category Lead (Procurement/ Marine Manufacturing)

Plymouth

£40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + Industry-Leading Projects + Excellent Benefits + Company Discounts

Are you a Procurement professional with a passion for delivering real value across supplier networks, looking to take the lead in a high-impact strategic role within a world-renowned, market-leading luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term progression, tailored training, a close-knit team environment, and exceptional benefits including local discounts and the chance to work for a prestigious household name in the industry?

On offer is a fantastic opening to become a key part of a forward-thinking procurement team at a company that has proudly set the standard in detail and innovation for over 60 years. You'll be joining at an exciting time as the business continues to scale sustainably, supported by significant investment in green technologies, hybrid propulsion, and eco-conscious materials.

In the role, you will lead end-to-end category management activities across direct and indirect spend areas worth up to £50m. From building sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts to managing supplier performance and mitigating risk, you will have full ownership of your categories. You will also work closely with stakeholders from engineering, finance, logistics, and design to align procurement with business needs and deliver sustainable value.

This role would suit a Procurement professional with a passion for delivering real value across supplier networks, looking to take the lead in a high-impact strategic role within a world-renowned, market-leading luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term progression, tailored training, a close-knit team environment, and exceptional benefits including local discounts and the chance to work for a prestigious household name in the industry.

The Role:

Lead category management activities across key spend areas (£30-50m)
Own sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management processes
Deliver cost savings, supply continuity, and value-driven improvementsThe Person:

Category/ Procurement experience
Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments preferred
Based or easily commutable to PlymouthKeywords: Category Manager, Category Lead, Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Plymouth, Devon, Sustainability,

Reference number: BBBH20704

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