Category Manager

Frank Wills Recruitment • Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire • Posted June 08, 2026

About the Role

Global Category Manager

Cheshire, UK
Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer based in Cheshire, renowned for their innovation, engineering excellence, and investment in world-class production technologies.

They are seeking a Global Category Manager with deep procurement expertise across Capital Equipment, OEM Spare Parts, and Auxiliary Equipment. This high-impact, strategic role will support both global growth initiatives and the optimisation of the company’s existing manufacturing footprint across Europe and the US.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the end-to-end procurement strategy for Capital Equipment, OEM Spares, and Auxiliary Equipment in support of Greenfield developments and capacity expansion

* Deliver full Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to drive long-term value and present commercial data to stakeholders

* Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for your categories, en...