Logistics Category Manager

2 months ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

The Business:

A leading supermarket chain with an award winning procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:
  • Develop and implement logistics procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify potential logistics service providers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key logistics service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Monitor supplier performance and address any issues to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular supplier evaluations and renegotiations to optimise value.
Logistics Optimization:
  • Analyse logistics operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance the supply chain process.
  • Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure smooth and efficient transportation and distribution.
Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage the logistics procurement budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
  • Analyse spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on budget performance and procurement activities.
Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks in the logistics supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that all logistics contracts include appropriate risk management provisions.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and potential risks that could impact the supply chain.

Key Skills:

  1. Procurement and Negotiation:
  • Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly in the logistics sector.
  • Excellent negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with logistics service providers.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking:
  • Ability to analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and logistics operations.
  • Strategic mindset to develop and implement effective procurement and logistics strategies.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
Financial Acumen:
  • Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis related to procurement and logistics.
  • Ability to prepare and present financial reports and analyses.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
  • Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management principles and practices.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for logistics optimisation and implement effective solutions.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in logistics procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a retail or supermarket environment.
  • Professional certification in procurement or logistics (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CLTD) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in procurement and logistics software and tools

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