Group Procurement Category Manager

Your new company
Hays are partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Group Procurement Category Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a dynamic team and play a key role in driving procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives across the business.

Your new role
You will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve value. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will lead sourcing projects, monitor market trends, manage supplier risk, and support sustainability objectives. You will also provide support and guidance to a Procurement Graduate.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline
Procurement experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or retail
Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience
Experience developing category and sourcing strategies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and analytical abilities
Good IT and reporting skills
Previous mentoring or people management experience is desirable
What you'll get in return

Hybrid working (2 days from home)
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career development opportunities
Exposure to strategic procurement projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
What you need to do now
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