Procurement Category Manager

Acu-IT.net; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to manage complex spend areas, create category strategies, and partner with stakeholders. The role involves supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives, offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Up to 15% annual bonus

4 x Life Assurance policy

£550 Car Allowance or Company Car

Partner Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a category manager.
• Experience in Utilities procurement or FMCG is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas.
• Support new product launches within the Business Units.
• Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Data Interpretation

Project Management

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Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Procurement Category Manager

Full-time / Permanent

Hybrid Working

We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Contract Manufacturing) to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This role can be based out of our Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich or Manchester site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions
2. Ensure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in place
3. Support new product launches within the Business Units (involvement in strategic projects)

Stakeholder Management

1. Create and present recommendations to the business units
2. Present key insight/updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight to ensure effective planning and decision making

Supplier Management

1. Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve the agreed KPIs and develop sustainable added value potential

Subject Matter Expertise

1. Significant experience in Utilities procurement or other heavily data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Understanding of requirements to support business and cost drivers, ability to challenge specifications and operational methods to drive value from procurement.
2. A capable project manager, able to drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events within challenging timescales.

Continuous Improvement

1. Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with action plans detailing responsibilities and timelines.

Key Skills And Experience

1. Minimum 5 years experience as a category manager
2. Knowledge & experience in Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Contract Manufacturing is desirable
3. Ability to translate strategies into actionable plans
4. Strong communication skills at all levels
5. Excellent data interpretation and analysis skills
6. Moderation and presentation skills
7. Project management competence
8. Ability to lead project teams
9. Advanced project management skills preferred

Benefits

• Up to 15% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• £550 Car Allowance or Company Car
• Partner Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to Mller Rewards for discounts

The Process

If interested and qualified, apply via www.mullercareers.co.uk

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing
• Industries: Marketing Services