Senior Category Manager

Corecruitment International; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a specialist procurement business as a Senior Category Manager focusing on Fresh Produce and Dairy. This role offers a unique opportunity to implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate deals that enhance business effectiveness. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for experienced Category Managers or Buyers seeking to make a significant impact. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about procurement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a reputable firm.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Benefits

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, especially in fresh produce & dairy.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply base and compliance for Fresh Produce and Dairy categories.
• Negotiate competitive tendering processes with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Procurement Strategies

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Senior Category Manager (Produce & Dairy) – Specialist Procurement Business - Hybrid - £65K + Benefits

My client is a specialist procurement business with a fantastic reputation for the services they deliver for various businesses across multiple sectors.

They are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team. The successful Category Manager will be responsible for all Fresh Produce and Dairy categories by implementing procurement strategies, managing the supply base, negotiating the best deals, and seeking opportunities to increase and improve the categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business that can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the supply base and compliance.
• Sourcing new products and services as required, putting in place contractual terms which can be used by the sales team to extend the current business base.
• Liaise with actively managed suppliers, undertaking quarterly scorecards with key suppliers.
• Identify procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Negotiate and manage competitive tendering processes with suppliers.
• Introduce cost mitigation strategies where appropriate to help manage product costs.
• Ensure that price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner, resolving queries as they arise.

The Ideal Senior Category Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience working in a procurement function within hospitality, with a focus on fresh produce & dairy categories.
• Exceptional negotiator and relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPS qualification is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com.