Category Manager

Sensient Technologies Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled Indirect Category Manager to develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in indirect procurement, along with strong sourcing and negotiation skills. This full-time role requires onsite collaboration and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training experience

Competitive salary and benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing sourcing and category strategies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Ability to implement best purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape procurement strategies and manage a large portfolio budget.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Track savings initiatives and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Indirect Procurement Experience

Strong sourcing and procurement skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree level of education

CIPS Qualified or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an Indirect Category Manager based in Milton Keynes to join our team of procurement professionals. In this role, you will help shape the future of our procurement strategies and supplier relationships across indirect, services, and Capex spend, while also managing a large portfolio budget.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, implement sourcing and category strategies with key stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage supplier relationships which includes but not limited to resolving issues and ensuring robust contracts and SLAs are in place.
• Champion best-in-class purchasing practices across the business, ensuring procurement's value is understood at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Deliver and track productivity and efficiencies through hard dollar saving initiatives monthly / quarterly / annually.
• Implement supplier business reviews and identify strategic and/or preferred suppliers, maintain existing/or establish favorable long-term agreements.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree level of education, with Indirect Procurement Experience working through global procurement strategies and strategic sourcing.
• CIPS Qualified / Equivalent or working towards at an advanced stage.
• Strong sourcing, procurement and contract negotiation skills – MSA’s, SLA’s, Supply Agreements.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of report writing, contract management and data generation.
• Excellent analytical skills with good attention to detail and proficiency in using Excel.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
• A thorough and effective training experience.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

Equal Opportunity Employer