Procurement Category Manager

Advocate Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches Unternehmen im Getränke-Sektor sucht einen engagierten Procurement Category Manager. In dieser Rolle sind Sie für die Verwaltung von Lieferantenbeziehungen, die Kostenoptimierung und die Sicherstellung höchster Qualitätsstandards verantwortlich. Sie arbeiten eng mit funktionsübergreifenden Teams zusammen, um die Beschaffungsstrategie mit den Unternehmenszielen abzustimmen. Diese aufregende Gelegenheit bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem innovativen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das Geschmack und Exzellenz in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Wenn Sie bereit sind, den nächsten Schritt in Ihrer Karriere zu gehen, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Rolle im Beschaffungsmanagement.
• Starke Verhandlungsfähigkeiten und Erfahrung im Vertragsmanagement.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Lieferantenauswahl und -verhandlungen.
• Identifizierung von Einsparmöglichkeiten bei gleichbleibender Qualität.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Vertragsmanagement

Strategisches Denken

Kommerzielle Bewusstheit

Education

Erfahrung im Beschaffungsmanagement

Job description

Chesterfield, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Advocate Group

Posted 1 day ago

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Full Job Description

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where flavour, innovation, and excellence matter?

If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

An exciting drinks company is looking for a dynamic Procurement Category Manager to join their growing team. You’ll play a vital role in managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring the highest quality standards across a diverse product portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management
2. Identify opportunities to reduce spend while maintaining quality and service
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business objectives
4. Manage contracts and supplier performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs
5. Support ESG, ethical, and legal compliance across procurement activities
6. Stay informed on market trends and innovations

About You:

1. Proven experience in a similar procurement or category management role
2. Strong negotiation and contract management skills
3. Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking
4. Confident working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels
5. Passionate about delivering value and continuous improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, growing business that puts taste and innovation at the heart of everything it does. If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we’d love to hear from you.

Call: 0161 639 0080

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