Category Manager

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Are you an experienced purchasing professional ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role? Our client, a thriving and dynamic organisation, is seeking a Category Manager to join their team based in Doncaster, and play a pivotal role in driving their purchasing strategy and ensuring operational excellence.

About The Role

As a Category Manager, you will work within a small but highly effective purchasing team, managing goods and services procurement to the highest standards. This is a diverse and hands-on role that will require a proactive approach to achieving business goals while fostering strong supplier relationships and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and resourcing of new and existing products and services to meet company requirements
• Oversee the tender process, including sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers
• Working closely with the Supply chain Manager to resolve any supply chain issues and maintain availability
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost saving opportunities and process enhancements
• Delivery of the company Purchasing strategy
• Maintaining/gaining required product accreditations and certifications
• Delivery of the Purchasing KPI's
• Implement sustainable and socially responsible strategic sourcing practices, including supporting local suppliers and supporting ethical sourcing
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluation and issue resolution
• Accurate and timely maintenance of the Purchasing data base
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to management
• Keep updated re regulatory requirements and ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations
• Own the profitability and growth of your categories , collaborating with sales and operations
• Collaborate with internal stake holders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly
• Keeping the company updated re Market trends and Innovation
  
  
  

Requirements

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Proven purchasing experience within an international supplier base
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on cost optimisation and budgeting
• Expertise in supplier and product compliance management
• Proficient in fostering supplier relationships and driving performance improvements
• Aware of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) practices
• Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commercially astute with excellent IT literacy (Sage experience desirable)
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and meet targets
  
  
  

Benefits

Salary- £50,000

Company wide bonus scheme

Extra days holiday for birthday

15 minute morning break in addition to lunch break

Modern facilities

Company wide bonus scheme once probation is passed