Procurement Category Manager

We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager , to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with an office location of either Droitwich or Market Drayton.

Key Responsibilities :

Managing spend area

Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions

Ensure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in place

Support new product launches within the Business Units (involvement in strategic projects)

Stakeholder Management

Create and present recommendations to the business units

Present key insight / updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight in order to ensure effective planning and decision making

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

Significant experience in manufacturing heavily data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Clear understanding of requirements to support business but also what drives costs, able to challenge specifications and operational methods in working with stakeholders to drive value for the business from a procurement perspective.

A capable project manager in their own right, able to drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events to a defined and sometimes challenging timescale

Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelines

Key Skills and Experience :

Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement

Specialist knowledge & experience within a fast moving environment

Ability to turn strategies and decisions into action

Strong communication skills at all levels within a business

Excellent data interpretation & analysis skills

Can participate in and lead project teams as required

Advanced Project Management skills would be desirable

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