Assistant Category Manager - Products

Pontoon; North Warwickshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Category Manager - Products to support their procurement strategies in Warwick. This role requires experience in procurement and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members and assist in sourcing and supplier management. The position offers a hybrid working model and a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial operations is essential.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to mentor junior team members is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily objectives with the Expeditor to align with category goals.
• Monitor task completion and report any issues to the Category Manager.
• Assist in sourcing strategies and supplier management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Sourcing knowledge

Mentoring ability

Job description

Overview

Job title: Assistant Category Manager - Products

Location: Warwick/Hybrid

Duration: 6 months initially

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

The role: The Assistant Category Manager - Products supports the Category Manager in delivering product category strategies, sourcing activities, and supplier performance initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating operational objectives with the Expeditor, ensuring timely execution of tasks, and providing mentoring and guidance to the Expeditor. The role contributes to supplier engagement, market analysis, and continuous improvement across product categories, systems, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and strategic objectives with the Expeditor, ensuring alignment with category goals.
• Monitor Expeditor task completion and timelines, escalating delays or risks to the Category Manager.
• Provide mentoring and support to the Expeditor, fostering development and accountability.
• Assist in the development and execution of product category strategies, including sourcing and supplier management.
• Support tender preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract administration under guidance from the Category Manager.
• Maintain category data, supplier records, and performance metrics.
• Conduct supply market research and analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with procurement processes.
• Contribute to supplier relationship management activities and performance reviews.
• Support compliance with governance, risk, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial operations, ideally within product categories.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management, and procurement systems.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven\'t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly