Job Description
Are you looking for a varied category management /buying/ procurement role? Are you looking for looking for a flexible working environment? If so, then it would be worth reading on……..
Our client offers an agile/ hybrid working pattern between home and office. When working from the office, you can be based at anyone of the client's locations, which are located near various cities including London, Manchester and Birmingham. All have parking and can be also easily accessible by public transport
The client; is an established UK based food manufacturer / supplier. The role is a key role in the company's procurement team and responsible for the strategic sourcing / category management. Working across a number of food categories and reporting to the Head of Procurement, this is a senior category manager role and your duties would include;
- Delivery of the overall procurement category strategy. Responsibility for purchasing in all Indirect Categories
- Enhance procurement practices in sourcing and supplier management
- Using eSourcing platforms/ systems with reference to tenders, contract and supplier information
- Negotiation of products/ categories and services contracts (price/terms/conditions) in order to agree and mutually beneficial working relationship
- Develop and manage the procurement category strategies to meet the changing needs of the business
- Review of supplier performance and supplier management
- Occasional travel to visit key suppliers when required
The ideal candidate will ideally have experience of;
- Proven lead negotiating skills with the ability to adopt a collaborative approach to supplier relationships.
- Buying/ category management experience gained across a variety of foodservice, manufacturing and food production categories - ideal
- CIPS qualification or relevant industry experience - ideal
- Experience in managing complex supplier and organisational relationships
- Ability to build relationships /influence decision makers
Our client offers a varied role, great working environment, with a good bonus and benefits package.
Due to staff shortages, only short list candidates will be contacted
