Food Industry Category Lead

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
Job Overview
A Senior Category Procurement Manager position has become available with a leading global food business. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with internal teams to forecast demand and manage supply. The successful applicant will have experience in procurement and category management within the protein/meat industry, strong negotiation and relationship management skills, proficiency in procurement software, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Our company is a global leader in the food business services sector, employing over 10,000 professionals across the UK. With a robust procurement and supply chain department, we are renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation in meeting the varied needs of our clients.

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