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Procurement Category Manager

Ref: AS8494054

East London, UK

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Management
  • Cost Reduction

About the candidate

Our candidate is a proficient Procurement Category Manager with over five years in strategic sourcing and supplier management across various industries. They excel in developing and implementing effective category strategies, driving cost reduction, and fostering innovation. This professional is known for robust problem-solving capabilities and a dedication to sustainable and ethical procurement practices. With exceptional communication and negotiation skills, they are adept at collaborating across all levels and functions within an organisation.

Their proactive approach and continuous desire to improve processes have consistently led to impactful results in each role they have undertaken, making them an invaluable asset to any team. They are now looking for permanent opportunities to bring their expertise in procurement to a new and challenging environment.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Documented success in implementing strategies that have significantly reduced procurement spend by up to 20% and increased operational efficiency.
  • Supplier Evaluation Processes: Developed and introduced new supplier evaluation processes that enhanced service delivery and cut costs by 15%.
  • Strategic Negotiator: Skilled at negotiating terms and nurturing partnerships to ensure advantageous agreements for the organisation.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Skilled in identifying and leveraging opportunities within procurement to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Experienced in establishing and nurturing productive relationships with suppliers, ensuring mutual growth and success.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.