Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Kent, United Kingdom Pod Talent Full time

Category Manager – MRO, Capex, Site Services - £50,000 - £80,000 + Bonus
Senior Category Manager – MRO, Capex, Site Services - £80,000 - £110,000 + Bonus

Location: Kent or Spalding (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

Our client is a global leader in the food and agriculture sector, currently undergoing an exciting period of change and investment. With a strong and established supply chain operation already in place for direct categories, attention is now turning to indirects and non-commodity spend.
The new procurement function will cover spend areas such as MRO, Engineering, Capex and general site servoces. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and transform procurement in an evolving and fast-paced environment. We are currently recruiting for several positions at Category Manager and Senior Category Manager.

Designing and implementing category strategies across indirect spend areas such as MRO, Engineering, Capex, Logistics and Site Services
Building a new supply chain for services to support the growth of the business – selecting key strategic suppliers and creating long term relationships
Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Europe

Given the scale of spend and transformation, this is a chance to make a tangible impact in building a best-in-class procurement function.

Experience in one or more of MRO, Packaging, Facilities, Engineering, Capex or broader indirects
Must have a background in either food manufacturing, QSR or food services
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across complex, international businesses
Additional European language would be highly attractive – French would be the preference

Location & Travel
Candidates must be happy to travel across Europe, particularly in the first 3 months while building relationships
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home)

This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation at a defining moment of transformation for the procurement team. If you would like to find out more about the role or apply – click Apply now or send your CV direct to declan@pod-talent.


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