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Category Manager

2 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Investigo Full time

Category Manager (Waste)

Hybrid role 1 day in Birmingham

An exciting opportunity to join a highly successful food business as a Category Manager. This is a newly created role.



Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

To participate in the implementation of a defined strategy

To comply with Procurement policies and procedures

Ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met for individual categories

Accountable / responsible for delivery of agreed targets and objectives

Conduct strategic category review with line manager for all sub category areas with a view to achieving savings (surcharge) targets, improving quality and service levels and achieving all other business objectives (e.g. value chain, CSR, innovation)

Implement long term strategic category plans

Complete annual budget for categories and then re-forecast against this on a monthly basis

Be the category expert and first contact for responsible spend areas

Track commodity pricing information. Market vs contractual position. Use data to support commercial and business objectives

Develop and implement clear commodity management strategies where appropriate to identify and mitigate risk

Manage ongoing supplier relationships at a senior level

Establish and manage strategic relationships with suppliers, setting and implementing performance targets ensuring these are met and that the strategic relationship is leveraged at a senior level to maximize efficiencies and value

Work closely with senior business stakeholders, including the relevant Group companies as appropriate, in order to fully understand the business needs

Supporting and coaching less experienced members of the team as appropriate and deputising for the Head of Procurement where appropriate


  • Previous experience working with the waste category within procurement
  • Previous supervisory or management experience is required