Category Manager

2 days ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Unipart Technologies Group Full time

Join us at Unipart Rail, a dynamic and innovative company driving excellence in logistics and supply chain management.

The Salary for this role is estimated at £55,000-£75,000 per annum.

As a Category Manager - Consumables and Fasteners, you will be responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies to achieve business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize supplier relationships and contract terms.
  • Managing supplier performance and providing coaching and guidance where necessary.
  • Analyzing data to inform procurement decisions and drive business improvement.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Recognized procurement professional experience (min 4+ years) in a Consumables and Fasteners environment.
  • Experience within the Rail industry (Infrastructure / Rolling Stock) with good knowledge of the supplier market place & associated approvals requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds Investors in People accreditation and world-class status in employee engagement.



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