Category Manager

2 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Rapiscan Systems Full time
About the Role

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
Requirements
  • 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
What We Offer
  • 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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