Procurement Category Manager

Warburtons; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join its Indirect Procurement team. The role involves developing category strategies, managing relationships with suppliers, and driving improvements across the procurement process. Ideal candidates will have strong procurement experience and project management skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary and Benefits

Annual profit sharing

Extra week’s annual leave purchase

Matched pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Occupational health services

Free physiotherapy access

Discounts through Extra Dough

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or Category Manager.
• Ability to develop and implement category strategies.
• Adaptable in changing environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Work with functions to develop category plans that drive value.
• Support UK Site Operations teams with Category and Supplier Management.
• Drive change and influence during transformation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category strategy development

Project Management

Stakeholder relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

Title: Procurement Category Manager

Function: Procurement Indirect

Location: North-West – Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

The Recipe

Are you currently a Buyer or Category Manager in Procurement and ready for a new challenge? There is an opportunity to join our Indirect Procurement team, to shape new and existing categories, get involved with projects, initiatives and build your own career.

Apply now to be a part of shaping the future of Procurement at Warburtons.

The Role

Our Indirect Category Manager works alongside other Category Managers reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager – Indirects, as part of our wider central Procurement Team and has a close working relationship with our site leaders and other key central functions.

In this role you will work closely with other functions to develop and deliver category plans for the relevant indirect services, focusing on FM, that drive value in materials and services pricing, supporting our quality, service and cost objectives whilst reducing supplier risk.

Our Procurement team is leading the way by supporting our Centre Head Office and UK Site Operations teams with Category, Supplier and Contract Management. Leading by example, you’ll be driving change and influencing people through times of transformation and growth, it’s never been a better time to join us.

Essential Ingredients

• A broad range of procurement experience as a Buyer / Category Manager (an FM bias would be an advantage)
• Developing and implementing category strategies
• Adaptable style in changing environments, new categories and challenges
• Project Management experience
• Proven track record of developing stakeholder relationships, and cross functional working
• Experience of Supplier Relationship and Contract Management
• Strong Analytical skills

Extra Dough

• Competitive Base Salary and Benefits
• A slice of the annual profits
• Family time is important to us, and we know it will be to you, so you can purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave.
• Award winning company matched pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and retail discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24 / 7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.