Category Manager

1 month ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom W Talent Full time

{"h1": "Category Manager - Leicestershire, UK", "p": "W Talent is partnering with a leading automotive OEM in Leicestershire to find an experienced Category Manager. The successful candidate will manage one of the company\u2019s key categories and teams, developing and implementing category strategies that align with overall business goals and objectives.", "ul": [{"li": "Develop and implement category strategies that align with overall business goals and objectives"}, {"li": "Lead and mentor a team of Category Buyers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring continuous professional development"}, {"li": "Manage full end-to-end strategic supplier identification, vetting, onboarding, and management"}, {"li": "Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and operational requirements"}, {"li": "Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining or improving product quality and lead times"}, {"li": "Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as necessary"}, {"li": "Present category performance, sourcing strategies, and market insights to senior management, making data-driven recommendations for improvement"}], "h2": "Required Skills & Experience", "ul": [{"li": "Proven experience as a senior Procurement specialist within the automotive, electronics, aerospace, or other relevant manufacturing industries"}, {"li": "Previous experience working for an OEM is highly desirable"}, {"li": "Previous team management or leadership experience is essential"}, {"li": "Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills"}, {"li": "In-depth understanding of strategic procurement processes"}, {"li": "Strong ERP systems and Excel skills are essential"}, {"li": "CIPS qualification is ideal"}], "p": "The successful candidate must hold a full UK right to work and be within a commutable distance of Leicester.", "h3": "About the Company", "p": "W Talent is a leading recruitment agency partnering with top companies in the UK. We specialize in finding talented professionals for various roles, including Procurement and Supply Chain.", "p": "If you are a motivated and experienced Category Manager looking for a new challenge, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch.", "p": "We look forward to hearing from you"}

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