Category Manager - Food

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing in the Food sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and execute procurement strategies while collaborating with key suppliers to drive cost savings and mitigate risks. Join a multi-award-winning procurement function that emphasizes professional growth and access to a vast network of globally recognized Food suppliers. If you have a strong commercial acumen and are eager for a career-transforming opportunity, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end procurement within the Food sector.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders and suppliers for cost savings.
• Create sourcing strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Mentor buyers to maximize commercial success and value.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Category Manager (4 ROLES) – Food – Household brand | Package £40,000-£90,000 + package - Surrey

Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique direct procurement opportunity has emerged to join one of the largest UK household brands. They seek a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies, taking responsibility for a diverse range of strategic sourcing Food projects and tenders to deliver value add, cost savings, mitigate supply chain risk, and delivery for all clientele.

This Category opportunity is career-transforming and provides ample opportunities for professional development by opening the doors to an extensive network of globally recognized Food suppliers and a dynamic & collaborative working environment.

If you are an ambitious and experienced Category Manager with tangible experience procuring Food, joining this world-class & multi-award-winning procurement function could be an exciting and logical next career move for you.

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’s operations/output remains market-leading.
• Develop and implement strategies prior to upcoming projects, contract expiry, and premeditated market changes that will commercially affect the firm.
• Mentor and performance monitor buyers to ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes maximize commercial success and value.
• Assess and mitigate commodity risk, monitor market trends, and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce issues moving forward.
• Adhere to sustainable sourcing practices and contract & framework compliance.

Required Experience:

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

If you are enticed by acquiring greater category responsibility or exposure to a broad, lucrative & fast-moving product range within an iconic firm, please submit your CV to – [e-mail]