Senior Category Manager – Strategic Procurement

Encirc; Chester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package

Free onsite gym

Pension 7%+

Life cover

Job summary

Encirc is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement activities across the relevant category. You will develop the category strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to meet KPIs.

The role involves leading a category team and ensuring timely delivery of materials to Encirc sites. The position offers day-based hours (Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-14:30) and can be based at Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, or Elton, Cheshire.

Qualifications

• Degree level or professional qualification preferably in procurement / supply chain.
• Proven purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing best value strategies.
• Contract management experience.
• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong negotiating skills with experience in a fast-paced matrix organisation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and resolve issues using internal networks.
• Experience of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and comfortable with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities for the relevant category.
• Develop and execute category strategy; manage supplier performance against KPIs.
• Negotiate and manage supply contracts aligned with category and business strategy.
• Lead the category team and act as escalation point for day-to-day supply challenges.
• Ensure materials are delivered to site to satisfy production demand across Encirc plants.
• Manage portfolio spend in the range of £10m-£40m.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

SAP

Contract management

Supplier management

Excel

Education

Degree in procurement / supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Encirc is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement activities across the relevant category. You will develop the category strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to meet KPIs.

The role involves leading a category team and ensuring timely delivery of materials to Encirc sites. The position offers day-based hours (Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-14:30) and can be based at Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, or Elton, Cheshire.