Senior Category Manager

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Senior Category Manager to oversee a large logistics programme. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities, team management, and strategic supplier negotiations, with the position requiring substantial experience in procurement and supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Buyer/Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain.
• Professional and Ethical in Approach.
• Support development of Category Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development direction for the Strategic Category Team.
• Support Strategic Supplier Negotiations.
• Manage Cost Reduction Strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Category Management

Procurement

Education

HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject

MCIPS qualified or working towards

Job description

Our client is hiring a Senior Category Manager to work on a large Defence logistics programme. This role also involves managing a team of Category Manager’s, acting as Deputy for Head of Category Management, so would suit someone with previous leadership experience. 2 days per week in the Bristol office with early finish on Fridays.

Skills and Experience:

• Provide leadership, management, and development direction for the Strategic Category Team.
• Ability to operate and provide leadership across all aspects of the category management.
• Deputise for Head of Category as required
• 5 years’ experience in a relevant Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain environment.
• Professional and Ethical in Approach.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Procurement, including Best Practise Purchasing and Sourcing Tools and Techniques.
• Any previous Buyer or Category Manager experience.
• Support development of Category Strategy and executing the plans to meet the Business Objectives.
• Manage Cost Reduction Strategies through to completion.
• Support Strategic Supplier Negotiations.
• Ideally educated to HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject, MCIPS qualified or working towards, or equivalent qualification.