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Category ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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Category ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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→Maximises end to end value creation by optimising the supplier base, leveraging our scale, harmonising specifications for goods/services and standardising payment and other contractual terms with suppliers
→Continuously strives to identify ways to unlock value, working collaboratively with suppliers to identify what both parties can do to sustainably reduce costs
→Uses market intelligence to forecast both price and market trends, leveraging this knowledge in negotiations with suppliers to deliver value
→Owns the delivery of annual targets for productivity improvements, materials productivity and reductions in COGs for the total category, including team members
→Manages the supply chain for procurement, Supplier base of copackers to brand and portfolio with Markets

Minimises the environmental impact of our supply chain by working with the Sustainability Team to define the sustainable and ethical sourcing action plan for the category and taking ownership of its delivery
Proactively builds supply chain resilience, taking proactive steps to de-risk our supply chain through the identification and resolution of risks

Leads the process to identify and select appropriate and compliant suppliers for their category
Owns the management of supplier relationships, tailoring the approach as required
Measures and tracks supplier performance, proactively resolving any issues - quality, service or cost - whilst ensuring supplier compliance with internal policies and external regulations and laws

Enables successful changes to products & SKU rationalisation by proactively engaging with other teams, bringing insights from market intelligence and supplier performance to inform decisions, and taking ownership for delivery of procurement actions

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Degree or equivalent
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification
Experience of working in multi-national, commercial organisations of scale is essential. FMCG and Food Manufacturing sector experience preferred
Extensive experience in a procurement function within a matrix organisation
Proven track record of delivering commercial value through excellent negotiation skills, strong supplier relationship management and commercial awareness
Experience of working on multi-function, muti-geography and multi-category activities and projects
Excellent communication and analytical skills distilling detailed information down into key clear messages