Category Manager - Directs

Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

An exciting opportunity to join a growing procurement function in a global Chemical business. Have the ability to influence and make a real impact on functional excellence

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team as a Category Manager. This position will play a critical role in our company's procurement strategy and category leadership.

Key Responsibilities Of The Category Manager

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising procurement activities across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Your key tasks will include:

• Identifying and defining short, medium and long term procurement requirements for the procurement category in line with business strategy
• Identifying and sourcing suppliers, evaluating responses and selecting suppliers to meet business needs
• Lead contract implementation for the category including negotiation, executing and managing contracts
• Define KPIs and SLAs for suppliers and monitor and manage performance, defining and managing corrective action improvement plans where required
• Identify, agree and implement opportunities for supplier development, working in partnership with suppliers
• Analyse performance and spend for region/category identifying cost opportunities and continuous improvements summarising recommendations for presentation and decision making
• Keep abreast of global market developments, trends and intel within own category and identify opportunities to maximise business benefits.
• Demonstrable success in supporting teams through direct/indirect sourcing strategies and pricing forecasts
• To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value, mitigate risk and compliance for the Company
• To develop partnerships with internal stakeholders and business leaders to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in category management or a related procurement role. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a similar field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in data-driven decision-making and proficiency with procurement-related software.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in managing multiple categories and large spend portfolios is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in developing risk mitigation strategies operating in a global environment.
  
  

About Our Company

We are committed to providing innovative solutions across various sectors. Our success is driven by our talented workforce who thrive in a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Our vision focuses on sustainability and delivering value through high-performance materials and services.

Working with Us

Joining us means you’ll become part of a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued. We offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and retirement savings options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• An inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and championed.
  
  

Diversity and Flexible Working

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all communities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

If you are interested in shaping the future of procurement with us, we invite you to apply and look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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