Category Manager

Sensient Technologies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks an experienced Indirect Category Manager in Milton Keynes to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and track savings initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, offers strong procurement skills, and is either CIPS qualified or working towards it. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package await.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Thorough training experience

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree level of education required.
• Experience in indirect procurement through global strategies needed.
• Strong negotiation and sourcing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues.
• Track productivity and savings across procurement.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Procurement negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree level education

CIPS Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an Indirect Category Manager based in Milton Keynes to join our team of procurement professionals. In this role, you will help shape the future of our procurement strategies and supplier relationships across indirect, services, and Capex spend, while also managing a large portfolio budget.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, implement sourcing and category strategies with key stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage supplier relationships which includes but not limited to resolving issues and ensuring robust contracts and SLAs are in place.
• Champion best-in-class purchasing practices across the business, ensuring procurement's value is understood at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Deliver and track productivity and efficiencies through hard dollar saving initiatives monthly / quarterly / annually.
• Implement supplier business reviews and identify strategic and/or preferred suppliers, maintain existing and/or establish favourable long-term agreements.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree level of education, with Indirect Procurement Experience working through global procurement strategies and strategic sourcing.
• CIPS Qualified / Equivalent or working towards at an advanced stage.
• Strong sourcing, procurement and contract negotiation skills – MSA’s, SLA’s, Supply Agreements.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of report writing, contract management and data generation.
• Excellent analytical skills with good attention to detail and proficiency in using Excel.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
• A thorough and effective training experience.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colours, flavours, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colours, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialised flavour delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

Equal Opportunity Employer