Category Manager
COREcruitment Manchester Part-time
Category Manager Dried & Frozen – Specialist Procurement Business - £60K + Benefits Role: Category Manager Dried & Frozen Location: Hybrid Manchester HQ Salary: Up to £60K + Benefits DOEMy client is a specialist procurement business who have a fantastic reputation for the services they deliver for various business across multiple sectors.They are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team. The successful Category Manager will be responsible for all dried & frozen categories by implementing procurement strategies, managing supply base, negotiating the best deals and seeking for opportunities to increase and improve the categories.This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.Responsibilities include:
Manage the supply base and compliance.Sourcing new products and services as required, putting in place contractual terms which can be used by the sales team to extend the current business base.Liaise with actively managed suppliers undertaking quarterly scorecards with key suppliers.Identifying procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and reduce cost.Negotiation and competitive tendering processes with suppliers.Introduce cost mitigation strategies where appropriate to help manage product costs.To ensure the price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner resolving queries as they arise.
The Ideal Category Manager Candidate:
We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities.
Manage the supply base and compliance.Sourcing new products and services as required, putting in place contractual terms which can be used by the sales team to extend the current business base.Liaise with actively managed suppliers undertaking quarterly scorecards with key suppliers.Identifying procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and reduce cost.Negotiation and competitive tendering processes with suppliers.Introduce cost mitigation strategies where appropriate to help manage product costs.To ensure the price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner resolving queries as they arise.
The Ideal Category Manager Candidate:
Have proven experience working in procurement function within hospitality, with a focus on dried & frozen categories.Experience of catering and retail procurement is essential.Be an exceptional negotiator and relationship builder with ability to influence at all levels.CIPS qualified is desirable.Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.Good communication and organisation skills.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment / mikey@corecruitment.comRole: Category Manager Dried & Frozen Location: Hybrid Manchester HQ Salary: Up to £60K + Benefits DOECOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors.We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities.
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