Category Manager

Ref: AS6593521

Templecombe, England

£48,500

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement Expertise
• Supplier Relationship Specialist
• Cost Efficiency Achiever

About the candidate

The candidate in question is a highly skilled procurement professional with a robust background in category management, particularly within the defense sector. Their experience spans various roles that have honed their abilities in supplier relationship management, complex negotiations, and strategic procurement aligned with organisational goals. Renowned for an analytical and innovative approach, they thrive in dynamic settings, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies. With a talent for engaging stakeholders and fostering collaborative cross-functional team environments, they consistently enhance business processes and outcomes.

What makes them great?

• Operational Leadership: Led procurement and category management initiatives that improved supplier performance metrics by 15% and reduced delivery lead times.
• Cost Management: Achieved significant cost reductions, documenting a 20% savings through expert negotiation skills and strategic supplier management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at working across departments to ensure procurement strategies are comprehensive and integrated within broader business objectives.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in managing and optimising supplier engagements to enhance product quality and service delivery, significantly impacting operational success.
• Strategic Procurement and Negotiations: Proficient in the development and execution of category strategies that improve competitive advantage, including spearheading impactful negotiations.
• Cost Efficiency and Process Optimisation: Demonstrated ability in implementing systems and strategies that reduce costs and improve efficiency, marked by successful supplier selection processes and analytical assessments.