Interim Procurement Category Manager
14 hours ago
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. Key Responsibilities: • Undertaking category management in line with supplier tiering system – building on strong supplier relationships and forming new supplier relationships where required. • Drafting, negotiating, and agreeing clear, concise, and complete contractual documentation where required. • Defining and developing category strategies and effective project pipelines in line with wider organisational strategy. • Managing cost base effectively through price reviews and benchmarking processes and where needed, running end to end tender processes. • Supporting Supply Chain Solutions, Supply Chain Technical and Quality Assurance and Commercial Finance teams with escalations and urgent matters. • Supporting the delivery of ESG targets by ensuring suppliers are in line with standards. Skills & Experience: • Experience of disposables and consumables sourcing and procurement would be highly desirable • Excellent negotiation skills • Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems • Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills • Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders • Strong analytical skills are essential and to be able to balance operational delivery and strategic thinking • Highly organised and efficient in planning workload with sound project management skills • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is vital. • An ability to communicate to people at all levels
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Interim Category Manager
14 hours ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Elite Search Solutions Full time6-12 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...
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Interim Procurement Category Manager
1 day ago
Reading, United Kingdom Elite Search Solutions Full timeProcurement Category Manager – Sustainability / Management Consultancy 15+ years experience 6‑12 month contract role Hybrid position – 3 days per week in Reading office Our client is a leading brand operating in the catering and hospitality sector who requires a Procurement Category Manager on an initial contract basis. This role will manage and own...
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Procurement Category Manager
4 weeks ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full timeProcurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT...
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Procurement Category Manager
3 days ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full timeProcurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B CorpTM Full timeProcurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full timeProcurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT...
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Interim Procurement Category Manager
3 days ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Elite Search Solutions Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year6-12 month contract roleRole is hybrid with 3 days per week in Reading officeOur 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...
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Procurement Category Manager
1 week ago
Reading, United Kingdom Butler Ross Full timeAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join a leading organisation, to support the development and implementation of the IT Category Strategy. **Role Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager;** - Lead sourcing activities and manage RFQ's, RFI's and RFP's - Develop and implement category plans - Monitor and...
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Procurement Category Manager
6 days ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time £80,000 - £95,000 per yearProcurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite)£80,000 – £95,000 + excellent benefitsTalent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey.This is an exciting...
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Procurement Manager
2 weeks ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom JSS Search Full timeProcurement Manager – Non-Food Procurement (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) About the Company Our client is a leading catering and hospitality business. The group's central support office provides finance, HR, IT, supply chain, and other shared services to its operating companies, each of which maintains its own brand identity. Role Overview The Procurement...
