At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement category strategies while managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing activities.
- Company: Join a well-established distribution and engineering services business.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, company pension, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Play a key role in improving cost, quality, and service for business growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, on-site parking
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Distribution
Working with a well-established distribution and engineering services business to recruit a Category Manager for their Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement category strategies across predominantly direct commodities.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead sourcing activities, RFQs and supplier tenders.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements.
- Identify cost-saving, value engineering and supply chain improvement opportunities.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Contact Details:
White Label Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Category Manager
Category Strategy Development
Supplier Relationship Management
Sourcing Activities
Negotiation Skills
Cost-Saving Identification
Value Engineering
Supply Chain Improvement
