Category Manager

Parker Hannifin; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day working from home

Pension scheme with up to 10% matching contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

A global leader in motion and control technologies is seeking a Category Manager in Fareham, England. This role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing category relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a university degree, 6+ years of experience in electronics, and be proficient in project management. Benefits include a pension scheme, career development, and hybrid working options. Fluent English and French are essential, with travel required up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years experience required.
• Able to travel overseas 25% to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategy.
• Manage end-to-end category responsibilities and targets.
• Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases.

Skills

Strong knowledge on Electronics (PCBA, Components, bare board…)

International Relationship management skills

Project management skills

Proficient in Supply Chain AI tools

English / French speaking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, is seeking a Category Manager who will be accountable for development and execution of their category strategies within the division. The role-holder will strive towards continuous strategy alignment with the business, vendor improvement and management of key category relationships.

Responsibilities

As Category Manager you will partner with business stakeholders, be responsible for the development and the executing of sourcing strategy, partnering to qualify new suppliers, managing work transfer from one supplier to another and will also support division PPI strategy and deflation plan, in addition to optimising inventory at all parts in the procurement portfolio, using Parker’s tools.

This position will report directly to the Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager, whilst supporting the Supply Chain transformation preparing a Supplier panel for the next generation of single aisle and requires high level of leadership with a good level of team spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of global category markets and leverages Sourcing methodologies to drive the category
• Expert on his portfolio. Identify market opportunities and new technologies
• Responsible for end-to-end management of assigned category, including the category strategy, category sourcing plan, deal pipeline, category process and policies. Managing the spend and savings targets for the category
• Develop strategy for sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotiations, reverse auctions, etc.
• Ensure internal stakeholder’s satisfaction in all circumstances
• Support local buyer for non-performing suppliers or for escalations
• Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases. Accountable for site Purchase Price Index (PPI) performance resolution within the site team and, where necessary, escalating for additional support
• Develop and execute his/her strategies aligned with agreed upon Division requirements within the site team, including work transfer (AWT)

Essential Skills and Experience

• Education: University degree or equivalent
• Minimum 6+ years experience
• Strong knowledge on Electronics (PCBA, Components, bare board…)
• Develops strategic activities for the Division with strong project management skills
• Proficient in Supply Chain AI tools
• International Relationship management skills (across different culture, countries…)
• English / French speaking is essential
• Able to travel overseas 25% to 50%

Benefits

• 1 day working from home
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services