We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager, to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with an office location of either Droitwich or Market Drayton.Key Responsibilities:Managing spend areaCreate and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functionsEnsure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in placeSupport new product launches within the Business Units (involvement in strategic projects)Stakeholder ManagementCreate and present recommendations to the business unitsPresent key insight/updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight in order to ensure effective planning and decision makingSupplier ManagementImplement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve the agreed KPIs and to develop sustainable added value potentialSubject matter expertiseSignificant experience in manufacturing heavily data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Clear understanding of requirements to support business but also what drives costs, able to challenge specifications and operational methods in working with stakeholders to drive value for the business from a procurement perspective.A capable project manager in their own right, able to drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events to a defined and sometimes challenging timescaleContinuous ImprovementCarry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelinesKey Skills and Experience:Minimum 5 years experience in ProcurementSpecialist knowledge & experience within a fast moving environmentAbility to turn strategies and decisions into actionStrong communication skills at all levels within a businessExcellent data interpretation & analysis skillsModeration/presentation skillsCompetent project management skillsCan participate in and lead project teams as requiredAdvanced Project Management skills would be desirable
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