Assistant Category Manager

This role involves supporting the category management team, focusing on procurement and supply chain activities. The Assistant Category Manager will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and achieving strategic goals in Manchester.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation within its industry, known for its robust procurement and supply chain operations. It is a medium-sized organisation with a strong presence in Manchester, offering a professional environment for career development.

Description

As Assistant Category Manager, duties will include, however, not be limited to:

• Own your categories end-to-end, leading stakeholder and supplier engagement, planning, sourcing, and supplier management
• Analyse financial, supplier, and market data to identify trends and deliver commercial benefits
• Execute sourcing activity in line with the category plan, including tendering, analysis, selection, negotiation, and contracting
• Support sourcing projects across the wider category
• Facilitate key supplier meetings and governance.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to support category decisions.
• Contribute to achieving the overall goals of the procurement and supply chain team.

Profile

A successful Assistant Category Manager should have:

• A strong background working in procurement.
• Knowledge of category management principles and practices.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills to support decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data management and reporting.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and achieving objectives

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 45,000 per annum.
• Permanent position based in Manchester.
• Hybrid working with 2 -3 days per week working in the central Manchester offices.
• Excellent wider company benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and development in procurement and supply chain management.
• Supportive team and leadership to help you succeed in your role.