Hybrid Strategic Category Manager – Procurement

KFC UK & Ireland; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to 11% company pension contributions

Friday finishes at 1pm

5 Live Well Days a year

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

25% off the chicken

Job summary

A leading food retail company in the UK is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and supplier performance. This mid-senior level role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in strategic procurement and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including private healthcare and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in strategic procurement or supply chain.
• Proven experience in category management, developing strategies.
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead RFx processes for sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Sustainable procurement

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

A leading food retail company in the UK is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and supplier performance. This mid-senior level role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in strategic procurement and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including private healthcare and performance bonuses.