Category Manager in Chester

Category Manager | Permanent | £48,000- £65,000 | Can be based at either of our sites - Derrylin Co Fermanagh, OR Elton, Cheshire.
Days based-Mon-Thurs Fri - 38.75 hours per week
The Category Manager will be responsible for managing and leading the overall procurement activities in the relevant category, including managing and developing the category team.
Reporting into the Head of Category, the Category Manger will advance Encirc's procurement strategy in the relevant category, negotiating contractual and commercial agreements with suppliers, developing supplier relationships and managing supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
Responsible for the overall management of the category, including management of the wider category team. Negotiating and managing supply contracts in alignment with overall category and business strategy, as well as r esponsible for a portfolio spend in the range of £10m-£40m. Be the escalation point for day-to-day supply challenges and escalate to Head of Category as relevant, and to ensure materials are delivered to site to satisfy production demand at all Encirc plants, where relevant
The Key Requirements
Degree level or professional qualification preferably in procurement / supply chain
Proven purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience of developing and implementing best value strategies
Contract management experience
Supplier relationship management experience
Strong negotiating skills with experience working for a fast-paced and diverse matrix organisation
Proven ability to lead projects, successfully resolving issues and utilising internal network and relationships to reach solutions.
Experience of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel).
Ability to provide expert advice to the team and colleagues across the organisation
Benefits:
Annual leave package
Free onsite gym for all employees
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