Procurement Category Manager
Ref: AS5603479
Leeds, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Project Management
About the candidate
The candidate is an adept Procurement Category Manager, specialising in the production equipment sector with over six years of experience in strategic sourcing. With a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in project management, they excel at leading complex tenders and negotiating effectively. Demonstrating an outstanding ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at various levels, they thrive in dynamic situations that require challenging standard practices to foster continuous improvements. Particularly skilled within the food and beverage industry, their extensive background allows them to significantly enhance supplier management and cost-effectiveness in procurement strategies.
What makes them great?
- Reduced procurement costs by 15% at a regional manufacturing company through strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing compliance with suppliers.
- Improved supplier performance metrics by 20% in a national food processing firm by revising and aligning category strategies with business objectives.
- Achieved a 30% improvement in time-to-contract for Capex projects at a mid-size dairy producer through effective market research and proposal evaluations.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Sourcing: Extensive experience in managing sourcing initiatives with a focus on production equipment, driving cost reductions and enhancing supplier quality.
- Supplier Management: Proficient in developing and implementing category strategies that maximize supplier performance, especially pertinent in the food and beverage industry.
- Project Management: Demonstrated capability in leading large-scale procurement projects, including complex tenders and contract negotiations.