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Category Manager - Food

  • £50,000 - £55,000
  • Permanent
  • Hayes
  • Ref: BH-4923

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I have a great opportunity for a Procurement Professional with FMCG or Retail experience to join my client a blue chip business as a Category Manager. As the Category Manager you’ll be responsible for procuring raw materials/commodities as well as driving the strategic supplier relationships. This role will give the candidate a high level of accountability for the category and it’s development as well as a chance to progress and grow within the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Management of the sourcing cycle on a regional level
  • Manage and develop supplier relationships to mitigate risk to the business
  • Lead and define the contract management strategy with suppliers
  • Focus and responsible for delivering cost saving initiatives as well as identifying process improvement opportunities
  • Work closely with key stakeholders within the business on a regional and global level
  • Managing supplier reviews and undertaking key negotiation and issuing tenders to relevant parties

The ideal candidate will have the following;

  • Graduate calibre or equivalent working experience
  • Relevant procurement experience from either FMCG or Retail across on a regional level
  • Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail
  • Process improvement mentality with a can do attitude
  • Able to lead and manage projects as well as change management
  • Proven stakeholder management and ability to influence at varying levels

 
 

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