Smartsearch Recruitment
Category Manager - Procurement
Job Location
Warrington, United Kingdom
Job Description
Category Manager - Procurement, Salary Up to £55k + car allowance, life insurance, benefits and career opportunities, Hybrid remote with flexibility in terms of candidate location in the UK. Some travel to a local office and other sites in the UK as required.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager / Procurement Manager to join an industry leading and global business with sites across the UK. Applicants will need to have previous experience in a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or Supply Chain role within construction, manufacturing, engineering or infrastructure. Category management experience, with a strong focus on project leadership and strategic execution.
The role of Category Manager
To lead, develop, and execute category and sourcing strategies across various spend categories. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, with a proven track record of leading projects and driving strategic initiatives. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering results through a motivated and entrepreneurial approach. Exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes are essential for influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful change across the organisation.
Supplier Selection and Management
Strategic Sourcing
Contract Management
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
Candidate requirements:
Experience in a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or supply chain role within construction, manufacturing, engineering or infrastructure.
Leadership / Line Management / mentoring experience
Experience in category management, with a strong focus on project leadership and strategic execution.
Strategic Thinking: Expertise in developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
Results focussed
Willingness to travel as part of the role.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client are committed to building a diverse, equal and inclusive culture. They aim to establish and maintain a leadership team and colleague population that reflects our society. They invite all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and strive for an environment which is fair, and in which all of their colleagues are able to do their best each day.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
Location: Warrington, GB
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager / Procurement Manager to join an industry leading and global business with sites across the UK. Applicants will need to have previous experience in a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or Supply Chain role within construction, manufacturing, engineering or infrastructure. Category management experience, with a strong focus on project leadership and strategic execution.
The role of Category Manager
To lead, develop, and execute category and sourcing strategies across various spend categories. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, with a proven track record of leading projects and driving strategic initiatives. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering results through a motivated and entrepreneurial approach. Exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes are essential for influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful change across the organisation.
Supplier Selection and Management
Strategic Sourcing
Contract Management
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
Candidate requirements:
Experience in a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or supply chain role within construction, manufacturing, engineering or infrastructure.
Leadership / Line Management / mentoring experience
Experience in category management, with a strong focus on project leadership and strategic execution.
Strategic Thinking: Expertise in developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
Results focussed
Willingness to travel as part of the role.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client are committed to building a diverse, equal and inclusive culture. They aim to establish and maintain a leadership team and colleague population that reflects our society. They invite all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and strive for an environment which is fair, and in which all of their colleagues are able to do their best each day.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
Location: Warrington, GB
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Contact Information
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