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Category Manager

Ref: AS7899564

Solihull, UK

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Efficiency Expert
  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist
  • Operational Improvement Leader

About the candidate

A seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across the construction and quarrying sectors, our candidate boasts a proven track record in category management, specifically with mobile plant equipment. Demonstrating a strategic approach combined with exceptional stakeholder management skills, they have effectively influenced decision-making at senior levels.

Known for their resilience and superior problem-solving capabilities, this candidate excels in fast-paced and challenging environments, always striving to enhance operational effectiveness and drive cost efficiencies. Their collaborative nature and ability to foster robust supplier relationships are central to their success in the role of Category Manager.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Proven track record in driving down costs, evidenced by successfully negotiating a 15% reduction in procurement costs for a regional construction supply company.
  • Operational Excellence: Implemented best practices and process standardization that led to a 30% increase in equipment uptime and notable cost efficiencies.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Demonstrated ability to lead cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation, notably achieving a 15% cost reduction in construction equipment and materials.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in strengthening supplier ties and enhancing supplier performance, which culminated in a 20% improvement in delivery times.
  • Operational Efficiency: Skilled in enhancing operational processes, exemplified by a 30% improvement in equipment uptime and reduced operational costs through standardized procedures and training.