Procurement Category Manager

Eworkerseu; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager to manage complex spend categories and create effective strategies aligned with business goals. The role requires strong stakeholder management, project management skills, and significant experience in data-driven procurement, particularly in Foodstuff or FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement.
• Specialist knowledge in fast-moving environments.
• Capable project manager with advanced project management skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage spend areas and implement category strategies.
• Support new product launches and create presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop supplier relationship strategies and carry out continuous improvement reviews.

Skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager , to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with an office location of either Droitwich or Market Drayton.

Key Responsibilities:
Managing spend area
Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions
Ensure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in place
Support new product launches within the Business Units (involvement in strategic projects)
Stakeholder Management
Create and present recommendations to the business units
Present key insight/updates to the key stakeholders covering data analysis & market insight in order to ensure effective planning and decision making
Supplier Management
Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve the agreed KPIs and to develop sustainable added value potential
Subject matter expertise
Significant experience in manufacturing heavily data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Clear understanding of requirements to support business but also what drives costs, able to challenge specifications and operational methods in working with stakeholders to drive value for the business from a procurement perspective.
A capable project manager in their own right, able to drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events to a defined and sometimes challenging timescale
Continuous Improvement
Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelines

Key Skills and Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement
Specialist knowledge & experience within a fast moving environment
Ability to turn strategies and decisions into action
Strong communication skills at all levels within a business
Excellent data interpretation & analysis skills
Moderation/presentation skills
Competent project management skills
Can participate in and lead project teams as required
Advanced Project Management skills would be desirable