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Procurement Category Development Manager
TN United Kingdom
London
Hybrid
GBP 45,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Category Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the Bakery and Savoury Categories. This role involves managing significant spend areas and fostering supplier relationships to enhance efficiency and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong procurement experience, analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. With a flexible working arrangement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic procurement organization while enjoying a collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in category procurement, especially in food categories.
- Ability to manage complex supplier and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with key suppliers for efficient operations.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and service.
Skills
Job description
Client: Focus Management Consultants
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4787a5481b94
Job Views: 11
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
This job is now CLOSED – for similar roles please check the Procurement & Purchasing function.
Opportunity to join a fast-paced, procurement organisation renowned for their innovative procurement solutions.
This is a leading procurement business providing innovative procurement services within the foodservice and hospitality sectors. This role reports to the Head of Retail. As a Category Development Manager, you will manage a large spend area across Bakery and Savoury Categories and set the strategy for your category on behalf of a key client, seeking opportunities to increase and improve your area.
- Develop relationships with key suppliers to promote efficient, strategic, and innovative ways of working
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meeting quality, service, and price requirements
- Stay aware of market trends to identify opportunities for developing ranges and exciting customers
- Engage in retention activities related to categories, suppliers, and products within assigned portfolios
- Strong Category procurement experience, preferably within ambient/grocery food categories
- Experience managing complex supplier, distributor, and client relationships
- Decision-maker with good commercial acumen, comfortable working under pressure
- Solid analytical skills to interpret data and make effective decisions
- Collaborative team player capable of bringing people together to deliver results
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence across an organization
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
The role offers a couple of days a week working from home. Candidates should live within a reasonable commute of the office.
To apply, please send your details today. For more information, contact Hannah.
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