Category Manager – Food

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK household brand is seeking a Category Manager for a 12-month contract to lead procurement strategies in Food. This role offers professional development within a collaborative environment, focusing on cost savings and supplier relationships. Strong candidates will have demonstrable experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing or category management within Food.
• Procurement experience at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Create and implement category sourcing strategies.
• Mentor buyers to maximize commercial success.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication

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Category Manager – Food (12 month contract) – Household brand | Package £70,000 + package - remote with travel

Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique direct procurement opportunity has emerged to join one of the largest and most well-known UK household brands. They are seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies, taking responsibility for a diverse range of strategic sourcing Food projects and tenders. The goal is to deliver value, cost savings, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure delivery for all clients.

This opportunity is career-transforming and offers ample professional development opportunities by connecting you with a broad network of globally recognized Food suppliers and a dynamic, collaborative working environment.

If you are an ambitious and experienced Category Manager with tangible experience in procuring Food, joining this world-class, multi-award-winning procurement team could be an exciting and logical next step in your career.

Category Manager Food Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as key suppliers, to collaborate and deliver cost savings on food & beverage-related spend.
• Create category & sourcing strategies and identify market opportunities to ensure the company remains market-leading.
• Develop and implement strategies ahead of upcoming projects, contract expiries, and market changes that could impact the business.
• Mentor and monitor buyers to ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes maximize commercial success and value.
• Assess and mitigate commodity risks, monitor market trends, and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce future issues.
• Adhere to sustainable sourcing practices and ensure contract & framework compliance.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen and end-to-end procurement experience within Food.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to achieve cost savings in volatile or changing market conditions.
• Procurement experience at a strategic level.

If you are interested in gaining greater category responsibility or exposure to a broad, lucrative, and fast-moving product range within an iconic company, please submit your CV to – [emailprotected]