Category Manager – Food

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading household brand in the UK is looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead procurement strategies in the Food sector. This remote role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 and the chance to work within a dynamic team while managing critical sourcing projects to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Ability to achieve cost savings in changing market conditions.
• End-to-end procurement experience in Food.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic sourcing

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 risks, and ensure delivery for all clientele.

This opportunity is career-transforming and offers ample opportunities for professional development by providing access to an extensive network of globally recognized Food suppliers within a dynamic and 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 ahead of upcoming projects, contract expiries, and market changes that could affect the firm.
• 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 issues moving forward.
• 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 and 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 firm, please submit your CV to – [emailprotected]