Category Manager – Food

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK household brand is seeking a Category Manager – Food to develop procurement strategies for a transformative 12-month contract. This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and cost savings, offering professional development opportunities in a dynamic environment. Ideal for ambitious candidates with proven experience in Food procurement.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience within Food.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Ability to achieve cost savings in volatile and changing markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders to deliver cost savings.
• Create sourcing strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Mentor and monitor buyers for successful sourcing outcomes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication

Influencing

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Category Manager – Food, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 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, cost savings, mitigate supply chain risk, and ensure delivery for all clientele.

This opportunity is career-transforming and offers professional development through access 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 in procuring Food, joining this world-class & multi-award-winning procurement function could be an exciting 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’s operations remain market-leading.
• Develop and implement strategies prior to upcoming projects, contract expiry, and market changes that could affect the firm.
• Mentor and monitor buyers to ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes maximize success and value.
• Assess and mitigate commodity risk, monitor market trends, and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce 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 influence senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to achieve cost savings in volatile and changing markets.
• 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 firm, please submit your CV to – [emailprotected]