Strategic Metals Category Manager (Procurement)

Ecs Resource Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager to join their team in Bracknell. The role involves leading category leadership, driving supplier optimization, and innovating cost reduction strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement, particularly within the metals sector, and possess strong negotiation and project management skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £66,000 plus excellent benefits and requires on-site work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficient experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain within a manufacturing organization.
• Experience in procurement within the metals commodity or metal fabrication space.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Proactive and initiative-driven with a positive approach.
• Project management experience.
• Proven collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Owning Category Leadership across the Businesses & Divisions.
• Driving Supplier Optimization for cost savings and working capital goals.
• Innovating Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement.
• Leading Supplier Engagements as the primary contact for negotiations.
• Solving complex challenges in supplier management and strategy.
• Enhancing processes through procurement data analysis.
• Building partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiating complex agreements to manage supply relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation skills

Project management

Collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience

Tools

Abinitio

Job description

A global manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager to join their team in Bracknell. The role involves leading category leadership, driving supplier optimization, and innovating cost reduction strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement, particularly within the metals sector, and possess strong negotiation and project management skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £66,000 plus excellent benefits and requires on-site work four days a week.