Category Manager

Ref: AS3319709

Chesterfield, UK

£40,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Purchasing
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Supplier Relationship Management

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly adept Category Manager with a rich background managing complex portfolios in manufacturing and retail environments. They possess a robust analytical ability paired with a keen sense for commercial opportunities, showcased by their successful track record in negotiating contracts and streamlining purchasing strategies. Their collaborative style fosters productive relationships both across internal teams and with external suppliers, ensuring that strategic objectives are met with efficiency.

What makes them great?

• Performance Improvement: Improved margin performance by 15% through well-crafted purchasing strategies in a high-SKU manufacturing environment.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivated strong supplier partnerships that enhanced cost efficiency and product quality, reducing delivery delays by 20%.

Areas of expertise

• Negotiation: Proven aptitude in negotiating favourable terms and improvements in supplier contracts, achieving significant cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Data Analytics: Solid experience utilising advanced analytics to drive purchasing strategies and inventory control, optimizing stock levels and preventing shortages.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing and aligning cross-functional team goals with business objectives, enhancing cooperative efforts across departments.