Category Manager
Ref: AS8704061
Birmingham, United Kingdom
£55,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Optimisation
About the candidate
The candidate in discussion is a highly proficient Category Manager specialising in transportation and logistics. With an extensive background in category management and contract negotiation, they have demonstrated a capacity to enhance freight payment processes and optimise transportation strategies, particularly within the European landscape. Affable and a natural collaborator, this professional excels in forging robust relationships with both suppliers and internal teams to propel cost efficiency and service quality.
Their experience spans roles in regional logistics firms, global freight services, and mid-size supply chain companies, where they have played a crucial role in strategic sourcing, performance analysis, and logistics coordination. Respectively, they have achieved remarkable cost reductions and efficiency improvements, thanks to a proactive and detail-oriented approach to overcoming the many complexities inherent in transportation management.
What makes them great?
- Proven Cost Saver: Noteworthy achievement of a 15% reduction in freight expenses through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
- Process Enhancer: Improved freight audit compliance by 20%, thanks to advanced process optimisation skills.
- System Integration: Assisted in integrating a new Transportation Management System, leading to smoother operations and better compliance.
Areas of expertise
- Category Management: Expert in developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with organisational goals across European markets.
- Contract Negotiation: Skilled negotiator achieving significant cost reductions and favourable terms in supplier contracts.
- Process Optimisation: Adept in streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in freight audits and payments.