Title: Senior Category Manager

Location: Shipley (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement & Supply Chain division are partnering exclusively with a leading business as they prepare for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027.

This newly created role of Senior Category Manager will be pivotal in delivering the organisation’s sustainability and commercial strategy as retailers adopt RVM technology across the UK.

The Senior Category Manager will work closely with the Procurement Manager to lead procurement, driving category strategy, cost savings, and value creation. This opportunity offers the chance to blend traditional FMCG buying with innovative technology and cross-functional projects.

Benefits include:

• Flexible & hybrid working

• Non-contractual bonus

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Enhanced pension contribution

• Private healthcare

• Internal & external training & development

Key skills & experience required:

• 5+ years’ experience in either FMCG buying, procurement, or category management

• Experience working with retailers and/or technology-led solutions

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

• Proven stakeholder management and presentation skills

If you would like to discuss this Senior Buyer opportunity in more detail, please get in touch with the Procurement & Supply Chain team at Elevation Recruitment Group or Apply Today!