Category Supply Chain Manager

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain management? CV-Library is seeking an experienced Category Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Reading, UK.

About the Role:

This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work at least 2 days per week from our Head Office in Reading. As a Category Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring that contracted expectations are continuously improved throughout the contract life cycle.

You will develop and implement category strategies while managing associated risks. Your commercial expertise will enable you to respond swiftly to market changes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting on all sourcing projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Manage a portfolio of suppliers to enhance contract performance and extract additional value.
  2. Develop and implement category strategies while managing associated risks.
  3. Be the commercial expert within your category and swiftly respond to market changes.
  4. Ensure accurate and timely reporting on all sourcing projects.
  5. Adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures.
Requirements:
  1. Strong networking skills and the ability to build productive relationships across teams.
  2. A proactive attitude, seeking opportunities to drive performance improvements.
  3. The capability to prioritise and manage risk effectively in a dynamic setting.
What We Offer:
  1. Competitive salary: £45,000 - £58,000 depending on experience.
  2. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
  3. Contributory pension with up to a 12% contribution match.
  4. Annual personal medical assessments.
  5. Access to a comprehensive benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.


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