Senior Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Greater London, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

Senior Category Manager

Procurement/external manufacturing (Hybrid)

West London


Company Overview

A leading European specialist pharmaceutical company that has been formulating and producing transformative medicines to patients for over a century.


Job Overview

The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for creating and reviewing purchasing strategies for assigned spend categories, ensuring effective cross-site implementation with cross-functional teams. This role will oversee the entire procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contracting, while setting and measuring value-driven targets to ensure optimal performance.


A key focus will be managing relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, assessing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Senior Category Manager will review and recommend process improvements, champion innovation, and lead change initiatives, while providing training and coaching to the purchasing team and stakeholders to foster ongoing learning and development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Initiate, encourage and implement new and innovative approaches to problem solving, project delivery and continuous improvement

• Facilitate the creation and delivery of the company culture and participate in purchasing process development and team leadership activity

• Benchmark current cost levels and KPIs, define purchasing strategies and lead purchasing projects/initiatives to the most effective and successful outcome

• Deliver against and improve upon key objectives of cost, service, quality and other targets

• Communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels

• Promote the profile of the purchasing function

• Initiate, encourage and implement new and innovative approaches to problem solving, project delivery and continuous improvement

• Facilitate the creation and delivery of the company culture and participate in purchasing process development and team leadership activity


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Accomplished, competent and recognised as SME in several GP processes, sub-processes or categories.

• A proven track record in delivery of effective category management in a multi-site, tactically driven environment is essential.

• There is some European travel (approximately one trip per month).

• A second European language is sought after but not a pre-requisite.

• Relationships: Identifying and maintaining effective relationships is critical to this role as change must be managed across all markets and all functions in the business.

  • Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

    Senior Category Manager Procurement/external manufacturing (Hybrid)West LondonCompany OverviewA leading European specialist pharmaceutical company that has been formulating and producing transformative medicines to patients for over a century.Job Overview The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for creating and reviewing purchasing strategies for...

  • Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

    Role OverviewThe Senior Category Manager will drive commercial performance of their category across all WHSmith formats, managing a scale and complex category. This role requires previous relevant commercial experience and autonomy to deliver the category strategy.

  • Senior Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Concept Resourcing Full time

    **The Senior Category Manager will focus on creating & managing frameworks, developing innovative commercial solutions and providing strategic advisory support to their customers.** **The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for**: - Leading a team of Category Managers for Digital & IT. - Manage and develop a portfolio of OJEU compliant Framework...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

    Senior Category Manager Public sector organisation East London (Hybrid, approx. 2 days per week in office) Up to 72K I am working with an exciting public sector organisation who are looking for a Senior Category Manager (Estates and Facilities). The organisation has a supportive and collaborative culture and values internal progression. Key...

  • Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join our procurement team at Cedar, a leading Institute in healthcare Research and Development.As Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category management strategies, providing leadership and team development, and ensuring effective negotiation of...

  • Senior Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Job Description This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 month ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing out...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing out...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing out...

  • Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Currys Group Full time

    As a Senior Category Manager at Currys Group, you will play a key role in driving commercial excellence across our Windows Computing hardware category. With a keen eye for detail and strong commercial acumen, you will directly manage the Commercial relationship of one of our cornerstone categories.Key ResponsibilitiesDirectly manage the Commercial...

  • Senior Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Collective Network Limited Full time

    **About The Role**We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Category Manager to join our team at The Collective Network Limited. As a key member of our retail partnerships team, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and profit growth for both branded and own-label products.As a Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and...

  • Senior Category Manager

    7 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing out...

  • Senior Category Manager

    7 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing out...

  • Senior Category Manager

    7 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to shape category growth across all retail customers for an innovative, sustainable and fast growing personal care brand, that is making a positive noise in the wellness space. With a presence in over 6 countries and a diverse range of personal care products, this company is focused on sustainable innovation and standing...

  • Senior Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

    Senior Category Manager Procurement/external manufacturing (Hybrid) West London Company Overview A leading European specialist pharmaceutical company that has been formulating and producing transformative medicines to patients for over a century. Job Overview The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for creating and reviewing purchasing...

  • Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

    Senior Category Manager Procurement/external manufacturing (Hybrid)West LondonCompany OverviewA leading European specialist pharmaceutical company that has been formulating and producing transformative medicines to patients for over a century.Job Overview The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for creating and reviewing purchasing strategies for...

  • Senior Category Manager Lead

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lime Talent Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewA 12-month contract opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Senior Category Manager to support the category development strategy for one of our key retail accounts. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the category strategy across this significant retail partnership, driving growth and fostering collaborative...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full time

    Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Category Executive looking for a step up or a Category Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a dynamic and growing environment.We’re recruiting for a premium food brand that’s making waves in the FMCG sector. With listings in major retailers, as well...

  • Category Manager

    7 days ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full time

    Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Category Executive looking for a step up or a Category Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a dynamic and growing environment.We’re recruiting for a premium food brand that’s making waves in the FMCG sector. With listings in major retailers, as well...

  • Category Manager

    7 days ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full time

    Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Category Executive looking for a step up or a Category Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a dynamic and growing environment.We’re recruiting for a premium food brand that’s making waves in the FMCG sector. With listings in major retailers, as well...