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Category Manager

Ref: AS2567414

London, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Reduction Expert
  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist
  • Skilled Contract Negotiator

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience and a focus in category management and strategic sourcing. Holding a robust educational background in Supply Chain Management, they have spent over eight years in various procurement roles, collaborating effectively with diverse teams and managing multiple procurement categories. Their career has been characterised by a profound competence in driving cost-effective procurement strategies and fostering robust supplier relations to enhance organizational operations and sustainability.

Fluent in both English and French, the candidate is proficient at navigating complex, multi-lingual environments, often achieving substantial cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Their proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving in procurement makes them a valuable asset in strategic planning and execution.

What makes them great?

  • 20% Cost Reduction: Led strategic sourcing projects at a regional transportation organization which achieved a 20% reduction in costs, alongside enhancing supplier performance and compliance.
  • 15% Total Cost Improvement: Improved total cost of ownership by 15% through meticulous market trend analysis and supplier performance assessments at a national rail operator.
  • Operational Efficiency: Played a pivotal role in implementing a new ERP system at a mid-sized engineering firm, boosting operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Management: Skilfully manages procurement categories to maximise efficiency and cost savings. Expertise in rolling stock and maintenance services.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Adept at developing and implementing sourcing strategies that significantly reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
  • Contract Management: Experienced in negotiating contracts that enhance supplier terms and overall procurement efficiency.