Category Manager

Ref: 125868

West Midlands, UK

£75,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement Specialist
• Experienced In Multi-Site Operations
• Proven Cost Saver

About the candidate

A degree-educated procurement professional with over a decade of experience in the food industry. Skilled in category management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management across multiple sites. Proven track record of delivering commercial and cost savings in diverse categories such as Factory Services, HR, and various types of materials.

Educated to a high level with a BSc in Business and Management integrated with a year in industry, alongside professional development including CIPS Level 4 and negotiation training. Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and equipped with a robust commercial acumen to maximise value and manage risk effectively.

What makes them great?

• Honed expertise in strategic procurement with significant direct and indirect spend, managing up to £100M across multiple categories.
• Consistently delivered cost savings and efficiency improvements, such as saving £1M in transport costs and 28% on PPE spending.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by leading major tenders and re-negotiations, such as successfully implementing multi-site supplier transitions during challenging industry conditions.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Proficient in managing multi-million pound spends across different categories, demonstrating strong commercial judgement and cost management.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective collaborator across various departments and hierarchies, ensuring alignment and facilitating smooth procurement operations.
• Supplier Management: Skilled in nurturing supplier relationships that add value, improve service quality, and secure favourable terms.