Procurement Category Manager – Manchester

Procurement Category Manager

Full-time / Permanent

Hybrid Working

We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex) to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This role can be based out of our Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich or Manchester site.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing spend area

Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions
Ensure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in place
Support new product launches within the Business Units (involvement in strategic projects)

Stakeholder Management

Create and present recommendations to the business units
Present key insight/updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight in order to ensure effective planning and decision making

Supplier Management

Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve the agreed KPIs and to develop sustainable added value potential

Subject matter expertise

Significant experience in Utilities procurement or other similarly 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 timescale

Continuous Improvement

Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelines

Key Skills and Experience:

Minimum 5 years experience in a category manager role
Specialist knowledge & experience in the defined categories of Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex is desirable
Ability to turn strategies and decisions into action
Strong communication skills at all levels within a business
Excellent data interpretation & analysis skills
Moderation/presentation skills
Competent project management skills
Can participate in and lead project teams as required
Advanced Project Management skills would be desirable

Benefits:

Up to 15% annual bonus
4 x Life Assurance policy
£550 Car Allowance or Company Car
Partner Private Medical Insurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
Enhanced Bereavement Leave
Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts

The Process:

If you are interested in applying for the role or Procurement Category Manager and have the necessary skills and experience, then please apply via www:mullercareers.co.uk

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ