Procurement Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee complex spend areas in a hybrid role. This position involves creating and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within FMCG or utilities, and will excel in data analysis and stakeholder communication. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic projects that drive value and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, especially in utilities or FMCG.
• Strong data interpretation and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-complexity spend areas and create category strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager (Indirect Procurement for CAPEX & Operations) required for my client, a leading FMCG business with market leading brands.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a high-complexity spend area, creating robust spend category strategies, and actively partnering with key stakeholders. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager:

• Have significant experience in Utilities procurement or other similarly data-driven procurement categories.
• Possess experience in FMCG or similar operational procurement, with a clear understanding of requirements to support the business, cost drivers, and the ability to challenge specifications and operational methods to drive value.
• Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with Business Units and Group Service functions.
• Ensure procurement policy, processes, and spend compliance rules are in place.
• Support new product launches within Business Units, involving strategic projects.
• Create and present recommendations to business units.
• Present key insights and updates to stakeholders, including data analysis and market insights, to facilitate effective planning and decision-making.
• Implement a supplier relationship strategy to meet KPIs and develop sustainable value-added potential.
• Drive action within project teams and deliver sourcing events within defined and challenging timelines.

Key Skills and Experience of the Category Manager:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in energy, utilities, chemicals, waste management, and packaging/recycling categories are desirable.
• Ability to translate strategies and decisions into actionable outcomes.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Excellent data interpretation and analysis skills.
• Ability to participate in and lead project teams as required.
• Advanced project management skills are desirable.