Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS4668967

NN1, UK

£49,000

• Permanent
• Procurement And Sourcing Specialist
• Fleet Management Expertise
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate is a senior procurement professional with extensive experience in fleet management and strategic sourcing in the logistics and supply chain sectors. They are adept at managing vast procurement budgets and have a solid track record of driving cost reductions and improving supplier relations. With a particular strength in fleet-related procurement, spanning vehicles, trailers, and maintenance services, this candidate excels in high-pressure and dynamic settings, continually pushing for innovation and improvement. Their ability to engage stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively makes them a valuable addition to any procurement or category management team.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction Expert: Demonstrated ability to reduce operational costs by 20% through strategic procurement methodologies.
• Value Creation: Successfully increased the overall value delivered by procurement projects by 30% via adept negotiation and supplier collaboration strategies.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Skilled in identifying and leveraging opportunities within the fleet and logistics categories to maximise cost savings and enhance supplier performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Team Leadership: Experienced in mentoring and leading procurement teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.