Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Manager

Leeds
6 days ago
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Procurement Manager - Senior Category Manager- Indirect
National role Leeds, Manchester, Midlands and London
FMCG- Manufacturing
£60,000 - £70,000 + package Client Details

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.

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 environmentProfile

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

Job Offer

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

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