Category Manager
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at RSC. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for leading procurement and creating value for the business.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with regional tech leads to lead procurement and create value for the business
- Support the definition of the category and sourcing strategy that delivers on short- and long-term goals of the BMUs
- Own the regional 'Value Plan' for their Category
- Lead own workstream and forum for value creation – managing meetings, people and total project execution
- Support the Category Leader in the definition and implementation long term category strategy that delivers against the needs of KFC by:
- Aligning and partnering closely with relevant stakeholders to consider KFC Europe BMUs' priorities
- Creating the Category Strategy integrating internal factors (e.g. technical requirements) and external factors (e.g. supply market dynamics)
- Researching and selecting the right levers for each sub-category to extract maximum value from the procurement spend, ensuring the inclusion of non-commercial levers (e.g. specification improvement, partnerships)
- Conducting the category risk management, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans
- Implements strategic sourcing projects by:
- Engaging stakeholders and the required cross-functional resources
- Creating the necessary spend visibility to conduct relevant analyses and shape the sourcing approach
- Conduct each step along the end-to-end sourcing process to achieve market AOPs (annual operating plan) including tender preparation, negotiation, analysis, supplier selection, contracting and KPI set-up, monitoring and supplier transition
- 5+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience
- 2+ years in a Category Manager equivalent role preferably in tech, IT Procurement, FMCG
- Proven experience in autonomously conducting cost and supply projects
- Proven experience of working collaboratively in complex stakeholder environment
- Very strong analytical skills and financial acumen as well as methodical problem solving and drive for result
- Proven experience in category management
- Proven experience in defining contract KPIs and successfully driving supplier performance
- Proven track-record of successful end-to-end sourcing execution
- Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Effective team worker
- Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization
- Flexible, hybrid working with our Restaurant Support Centre located in Woking, Surrey – a 24-minute train ride from London Waterloo. Depending on job requirement, travel across the UK & Ireland may be required.
- Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution.
- 'Fri-Yay' time – finish up at 1pm every Friday, all year round.
- Live Well Days - 5 days per year to disconnect from our day-to-day (in addition to 25 days annual leave and bank holidays).
- You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days of your core annual leave allowance each year.
- After 5 years' service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
- Bonus – We work hard and do our best work to succeed together. When the company and individual goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Wellness– We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including Telus Health, and 1:1 Mental Health coaching sessions with our partner Sanctus.
- Private healthcare, including access to Digital GP, with the option to increase to include family cover.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and income protection insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Study Support may be available for job-related qualifications.
- Parental Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave and flexible return to work options for those important times.
- Colleague Discount – If you love KFC as much as we do, you'll received a 25% discount.
We value, support, and celebrate the things that make Team KFC authentic and original and all candidates – regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our industry such as women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and dedication to KFC, we encourage you to apply now. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and embarking on this extraordinary journey together. Bring it.
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