Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern: 5 days on-site per week
Location: Plymouth

Your new company

An exciting and unique manufacturer that has grown to operate multiple sites, covering over 1.1 million square feet. Known for high-quality engineering, innovative design, and exceptional finished products, the company offers a diverse range of goods. After recent investment, they have grown drastically and are looking to scale out their procurement team by implementing category management.

Your new role

As a Category Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-savings initiatives within direct spending. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of category management principles.

If you're currently looking for a step-up into Category Management, or looking for an organisation where you can develop your skills further and operate across multiple categories, this could be a great opportunity for you.

• Develop and execute category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the assigned category.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to ensure alignment of category strategies with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance category performance and achieve cost savings targets.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to category management.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant qualifications (i.e. CIPS) or time-served.
• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar procurement role within a similar industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously
• A strong understanding of data interpretation in relation to purchasing

What you'll get in return

• A salary between £50,000 - £55,000
• An environment in which you can work autonomously and drive initiatives independently
• Early finish on Fridays
• Wide range of employee benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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