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Category Manager

Ref: AS7428212

Reading, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Negotiation Specialist
  • Supplier Relationship Management

About the candidate

The candidate presents a strong profile as a Category Manager with over eight years of experience in procurement across diverse markets. Starting out as a Procurement Analyst and progressing through roles of increasing responsibility, they have demonstrated consistent improvements in procurement strategies. They have worked in sectors as varied as global retail groups, consumer goods, and manufacturing, showing adaptability and a keen understanding of different market dynamics. Their growth in these sectors underscores their expertise in negotiating, strategic sourcing, and building key alliances. This experience has equipped them with a unique skill set, enabling them to effectively manage and optimise costs while ensuring supplier performance and compliance.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Demonstrated history of reducing procurement costs by up to 20%, delivering substantial savings and enhancing operational efficiencies.
  • Project Leadership: Led pivotal sourcing projects recognised for significantly improving supplier terms, which in turn escalated product quality and mitigated lead times.
  • Market Analysis Proficiency: Expert in analysing market trends and supplier data to inform strategic sourcing decisions and optimise procurement processes.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Proven expertise in developing and executing multi-year category plans that optimise costs and improve supplier performance.
  • Negotiation: Strong abilities in forming and executing negotiation strategies that enhance supplier terms and drive significant cost savings.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in cultivating durable relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment with business goals.