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Category Manager

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Job Title: Category Manager 
Contract: Onsite, Full Time, Permanent 
Location: Milton Keynes 
Salary: c £60,000 
 
The Procurement & Supply Chain division at SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their manufacturing client on a full time, permanent basis. This is a senior level Category role, where you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of category assistants. 
 
You will be responsible for executing the product supplier process from end to end, overlooking Quality, Cost and Service whilst mitigating potential risks. 
 
Your daily responsibilities will include: 
- Lead sourcing and category management activities to deliver cost efficiencies, supplier performance improvements and high-quality product supply. 
- Analyse supplier performance and market data to identify opportunities for savings, improved service and supply chain resilience. 
- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and act as a key point of contact to influence performance, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. 
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support sourcing plans, resolve supply issues and ensure products are delivered in line with business requirements. 
- Drive supplier benchmarking and market intelligence activities to ensure competitive pricing and strong commercial decision-making. 
- Maintain effective risk management and contingency plans across the supply base to protect operational continuity. 
- Provide leadership and mentoring to the wider procurement team and deputise for the Procurement Director when required. 
 
The successful Category Manager will have experience working in a fast paced demanding environment and a true people leader. 
 
You will also have experience in: 
 
- Negotiation - influencing and negotiating final decisions when it comes to pricing, lead times, quality and contractual agreements. 
- Knowledge of product portfolio and becoming an expert in your field. 
- International sourcing and developing supplier relationships. 
- Strategic and tactical thinking and approach. 
 
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