Senior Category Manager

Ref: 179009

Pontefract, United Kingdom

£70,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Seasoned Procurement Leader
• Supplier Relations Specialist

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly skilled Senior Category Manager with a robust history in procurement and supply chain management across multiple sectors, including FMCG, food service, and industrial manufacturing. 

They have demonstrated significant leadership, managing diverse teams and pioneering strategic initiatives that have realised substantial cost savings and efficiencies.

What makes them great?

• Delivered over £2 million in cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements within a major UK food manufacturer.
• Led a successful team of procurement professionals and technologists that enhanced packaging efficiency and sustainability, contributing to a stronger corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy.
• Managed critical supply chain disruptions efficiently, such as the rapid response to a major ingredient supply crisis due to external contamination incidents.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Demonstrated leadership in managing extensive product categories and procurement teams to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and cost reductions.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Expertise in nurturing and leveraging supplier partnerships to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Contract Management: Profound knowledge of legal aspects of contracts, adept at drafting, negotiating, and managing complex supplier agreements to protect corporate interests.
• Strategic Sourcing: Skilled in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with corporate goals, enhance competitiveness, and optimise spend.