Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Dudley Full-Time No home office possible
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Procurement Category Manager (Indirect Procurement for CAPEX & Operations) required for my client, a leading FMCG business with market leading brands.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a high-complexity spend area, creating robust spend category strategies, and actively partnering with key stakeholders. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager:

  • Have significant experience in Utilities procurement or other similarly data-driven procurement categories.
  • Possess experience in FMCG or similar operational procurement, with a clear understanding of requirements to support the business, cost drivers, and the ability to challenge specifications and operational methods to drive value.
  • Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with Business Units and Group Service functions.
  • Ensure procurement policy, processes, and spend compliance rules are in place.
  • Support new product launches within Business Units, involving strategic projects.
  • Create and present recommendations to business units.
  • Present key insights and updates to stakeholders, including data analysis and market insights, to facilitate effective planning and decision-making.
  • Implement a supplier relationship strategy to meet KPIs and develop sustainable value-added potential.
  • Drive action within project teams and deliver sourcing events within defined and challenging timelines.

Key Skills and Experience of the Category Manager:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement.
  • Specialist knowledge and experience in energy, utilities, chemicals, waste management, and packaging/recycling categories are desirable.
  • Ability to translate strategies and decisions into actionable outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent data interpretation and analysis skills.
  • Ability to participate in and lead project teams as required.
  • Advanced project management skills are desirable.

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