Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a large organisation within the FMCG industry. With a global presence and a team of dedicated professionals, they are known for their commitment to quality and sustainability. There are multi-sites across the UK and the role will involved some UK travel.
Job Description
As a Senior Procurement Manager / Category Manager you will be responsible for the commercial aspects, category management and overall supplier performance for services purchased.You will take a strategic category view to manage areas of spend, identify savings opportunities whilst building strong stakeholder relationships.
Key responsibilites;- Develop and execute innovative procurement strategies.
- Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities.
- Conduct regular market analysis and supplier audit to ensure best quality and cost efficiency.
- Implement procurement initiatives within the FMCG industry.
- Manage and develop a high performing team.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policy and legal regulations.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods and timely delivery.
- Ability to operate in a complex multi-site environment
The Successful Applicant
As a Procurement Manager, you would have experience of managing multiple categories within a face paced FMCG environment across various locations.- Proven experience in a procurement role within the FMCG industry.
- Degree or equivalent with a proven track record in end to end, indirect procurement / category management
- Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Strong leadership abilities and able to manage large scale projects
- Worked on high value categories 40mil+ spend ideally across
- Ideally you would have worked across a technical category, ideally worked with agency (high volume/ high spend)
- You must have experience in the FMCG, Consumer or Pharmaceutical background
- A competitive salary range around £60,000 - £70,000 + package + bonus
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- A vibrant company culture that values hard work and innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within FMCG sector.
- Ideally you would have worked in a FMCG company (Pharmaceutical and Automotive candidate may also be considered) . You must have manages complex high value, 40mil+ category spend across multi categories and sites.
- 1 day on-site in Leeds is requires and with suppliers as required
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this Procurement Manager - Indirect role, we would be delighted to receive your application.