Strategic Procurement Category Manager

8 hours ago


Cookstown, United Kingdom CDE Group Full time

CDE Group is a market leader in the wet processing industry, with a global team of talented individuals working together to create innovative solutions for customers.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Category Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for delivering procurement category excellence, leading and providing procurement expertise in sourcing, contract and productivity to support a resilient supply chain strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of technical products and services, including specifications, industry standards and quality requirements. They will also have experience with IFS system and good manufacturing processes awareness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to make a real impact on our business. The successful candidate will be able to negotiate best value possible with suppliers and work closely with the procurement project team to keep the category team updated on new and priority projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing strategic category strategies for procurement
  • Identifying strategic spend and developing long-term contractual business relationships with key suppliers
  • Consolidating tail spend of specific supply categories and maximising value

The salary range for this position is approximately £60,000 - £80,000 per year, depending on experience.

CDE Group is a dynamic and ambitious company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about procurement, we would love to hear from you.



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