Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Rapiscan Systems is a leading provider of detection technology, offering cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services to help customers combat threats and contraband.
We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team, responsible for managing procurement expenditure and product-related services. This role requires developing strategic relationships with suppliers, ensuring requirements are met on time and to quality standards, and delivering a cost-effective supply base.
Key Responsibilities- Manage procurement expenditure and product-related services
- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers
- Ensure requirements are met on time and to quality standards
- Deliver a cost-effective supply base
- Lead and develop commodity management teams and other areas of supply chain management
- Experience in procurement and supply chain management processes
- Quality management, financial analysis, and contract negotiations
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain preferred
- 8-10 years of sourcing experience in lieu of degree
- Commodities purchasing experience, including IT, electrical/electronic control & automation, mechanical, and fabrication
- Operations experience in procurement/materials/inventory management a plus
- MCIPS/APICS membership or equivalent
- Experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Proven track record in cost reduction in purchased parts and services
- Excellent salary
- Excellent career development
- Holidays
- Life insurance entitlement
- Charity work
- One day paid leave for birthday
- Pension
- Company car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Healthcare cash plan
- Eden Red discounts
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