Interim Category Manager

22 hours ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Elite Search Solutions Full time

6-12 month contract role

Role is hybrid with 3 days per week in Reading office


Our client is a leading brand operating in the catering and hospitality sector who are currently going through an exciting period of expansion and therefore require a Procurement Category Manager on initial contract basis.

This role will be responsible for the management and ownership of all disposables and consumables categories across the organisation such as packaging, chemicals, janitorial, stationary and uniforms.

You will be working with the head of wholesale to define category strategies in-line with overall business objectives to add value, mitigate risk, drive cost savings, and deliver ESG targets.

Undertaking category management in line with supplier tiering system – building on strong supplier relationships and forming new supplier relationships where required.
• Defining and developing category strategies and effective project pipelines in line with wider organisational strategy.
• Supporting Supply Chain Solutions, Supply Chain Technical and Quality Assurance and Commercial Finance teams with escalations and urgent matters.
• Experience of disposables and consumables sourcing and procurement would be highly desirable
• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems
• Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders
• Highly organised and efficient in planning workload with sound project management skills



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