Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm is seeking a CAPEX & MRO Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic initiatives within their Procurement Hub. The role involves developing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and enhancing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a track record in category management, particularly in MRO and CAPEX.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement.
• Significant MRO and/or CAPEX category management experience.
• Specialist knowledge in energy, utilities, chemicals and waste management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas.
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships and expand procurement's role.
• Present key insights and updates covering data analysis and market insight.

Skills

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Procurement

Data Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

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Category Manager, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

One of the nation’s leading FMCG firms is investing heavily in its Strategic Procurement Hub, and due to an influx of major £ Multi-Million projects they are in need of a CAPEX & MRO Procurement Category Manager to join their award winning team. As well as a challenging project oriented environment, the CAPEX & MRO Category Manager will enjoy bringing strategic leadership to this immature, growing category.

As CAPEX & MRO Category Manager you will:-

• Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships, expanding procurement’s involvement and control of non-traditional spend areas
• Use your deep knowledge of sourcing and/or category management processes to drive transformational change and improvement
• Present key insight/updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight in order to ensure effective planning and decision making
• Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve the agreed KPIs and to develop sustainable added value potential

Required experience & qualifications:-

• Significant MRO and/or CAPEX category management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement
• Specialist knowledge & experience in the defined categories of energy, utilities, chemicals, waste management and packaging recycling is desirable
• Ability to turn strategies and decisions into action

If you are a talented Procurement specialist looking for a challenging project based environment and a collaborative team atmosphere, please apply by sending your CV to [emailprotected] or apply directly through this forum.