Procurement Category Manager - Polymers

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. Job Title: Category Procurement Manager – Polymers Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + benefits Location: South Yorkshire - Flexible / Hybrid Category Spend Responsibility: ~ £80 million About the Role 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.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy for polymers aligned with business objectives Manage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives across the category Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders Monitor market trends, risks, and opportunities within the polymers sector Drive supplier performance through KPIs, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sustainability goals, and risk management frameworks About You Proven experience in procurement or category management, ideally within polymers, chemicals, or related industries Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing large polymer or Resin spend categories (preferably £50m+) both virgin & recycled materials Skilled negotiator with experience managing strategic supplier relationships Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into action Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering) or equivalent experience CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable What We Offer Competitive salary of £60,000 – £80,000 + Package Performance-related bonus Flexible / hybrid working Career progression opportunities within a global organisation Comprehensive benefits package Apply Now 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.