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Senior Category Manager Protein/Meats - Global Food Business

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Category Manager will develop and implement procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and financial performance.
  • The role involves managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts for optimal value.
  • Candidates should have experience in procurement and category management, preferably in the Protein/Meat industry, with strong negotiation skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £80,000, depending on experience, along with a bonus and additional benefits.
  • The company promotes a collaborative culture and provides opportunities for professional development.

As a Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing procurement strategies to maximise efficiency and financial performance. You will also be expected to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to deliver the best value to the organisation.

Client Details

This organisation is a global leader in the food business services sector, employing over 10,000 professionals across the UK. With a robust procurement and supply chain department, this company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in meeting the varied needs of their clients.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements
  • Monitor market trends and business opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage supply
  • Ensure compliance with company and industry regulations
  • Deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements
  • Produce regular reports on category performance

Profile

A successful 'Category Manager' should have:

  • Experience in procurement and category management, ideally within the Protein/ Meat industry.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
  • Proficient in the use of procurement software and tools
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

  • Up to c.£80,000 (experience dependent) plus bonus, car allowance, and package.
  • An inclusive and collaborative company culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.