Category Manager

Portfolio Procurement; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager in London. The role involves forecasting product demand, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement policies are followed. Candidates should have experience in the Food sector and be educated to degree level. Benefits include a car allowance and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Discretionary bonus

Free onsite parking

Discount on company products

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Food business.
• Commercially minded with good analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain and develop supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Forecast levels of demand for products and sales.
• Running tenders and making product range recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading organisation to recruit for a Category Manager.

Main purpose of the job

Forecast levels of demand for products and sales

Running tenders and making recommendations on product ranges

Ensuring procurement policies are followed

Keeping up to date with consumer trends

Maintain and develop relationships with new and current suppliers

Communicate with team members

Negotiate contracts and agree terms

Job Requirements

• Previous experience within a Food business
• Educated to a degree level
• Commercially minded
• Happy to be office based

Benefits

• Car allowance or company car
• Discretionary bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Discount on company products

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV.