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We are working with our client, a global manufacturing company, to recruit a Group Category Manager (Fabrics and Chemicals)to manage a group spend of £20m, including £10m in related assemblies.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing Procurement Categories improving the Supplier-base operational performances year on year, whilst mitigating market and supply risks, in-line with a formalised Category Strategy developed with the global team and based on - a deep understanding of their products and processes (Material and related Pricing Cost-Breakdowns - a deep understanding of the Business - a thorough and up to date knowledge of Worldwide Supplier Capabilities - the Total Costs of supply with vendors around the world - Supplier Panel (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, Support) QCDIS performance versus business requirements


Your new role

• Plan, project and achieve In-Year Savings Budget & KPI targets at group level as well as at individual site level
• Build Savings plans working on Total Cost by unit price reduction and consumption reduction
• Analyse data or insights to determine industry and business trends
• Develop and communicate formalised Category Strategies with input and buy-in from all stake-holders around the world, from Management to Buyers as well as other functions to ensure continuous improvement in QCDIS

• Lead negotiations with highest spend Suppliers in the Category and support Sites with their negotiations
• Implement processes and procedures providing a framework for purchasing on a national and international basis
• To understand and support the various business requirements
• Foster long-term relationships with highest performing suppliers, converging on strategic imperatives
• Hold (at least) bi-annual Business Reviews with suppliers to set and manage targets and operational issues
• Ensure formalised contracts, with negotiated prices, costs, payment terms, service level agreements, termination clauses and other T&Cs are in place for all Suppliers

What you'll need to succeed

• BSc/BA in business administration, engineering, marketing or related field
• Proven experience as category manager or similar role
• Solid knowledge of category management, supplier marketing and supplier management a multi-site, multi-country

International Group of companies, at corporate level, preferably in an Industrial context

• Team player with initiative and a positive attitude
• A leader able to convince and motivate
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to effectively manage in a matrix organizational structure working with multiple internal stakeholders
• Understanding and experience in data analysis and forecasting methods
• PC Literate and proficiency in MS Office (particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• The ability to present complex information in clear, concise visual format
• Excellent negotiation, communication and people skills
• Results orientated, excellent analytical, process and problem-solving skills
• English is a must, another European language is a plus
• Up to 35% Travel abroad - to business Sites, Suppliers, Trade-Fairs
• A current valid driving license

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Parking
• Pension
• Paid leave

What you need to do now
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