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Regional Raw Material Category Manager

Ref: AS1431585

Duffield, Derbyshire

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Raw Materials Procurement
  • Supplier Performance Improvement
  • Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

A dynamic procurement professional with a strong background in raw materials management across chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments. They have built experience managing diverse raw material portfolios, developing sourcing strategies and supporting supplier performance improvements in regulated and commercially focused settings.

They are well suited to a permanent Regional Raw Material Category Manager role, bringing a practical understanding of total cost of ownership, contract negotiation and cross-functional collaboration. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are comfortable working in hybrid environments and partnering with teams across procurement, supply chain, R&D and manufacturing.

What makes them great?

  • Delivered procurement savings: Reduced procurement costs by around 15% through strategic sourcing initiatives and improved supplier performance metrics.
  • Improved supplier reliability: Enhanced supplier engagement strategies, helping increase on-time delivery rates by around 20% within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Supports leaner supply chains: Developed process improvements that helped reduce inventory carrying costs by around 10% while maintaining service levels for internal stakeholders.

Areas of expertise

  • Raw Materials Procurement: Experienced in managing chemical ingredients and raw material categories across regional and multi-national environments.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in supplier onboarding, engagement, performance tracking and compliance-focused partnerships.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Cost Control: Strong understanding of total cost of ownership, market analysis and process improvement to support better procurement outcomes.