Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom COREcruitment Full time
Category Manager (Dried & Frozen) Job Description

Our client, a specialist procurement business, is seeking a skilled Category Manager to lead their dried and frozen categories. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing procurement strategies, managing the supply base, and negotiating deals to increase business effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the supply base and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Sourcing new products and services, negotiating contractual terms, and extending the current business base.
  • Liaise with actively managed suppliers, undertaking quarterly scorecards, and identifying procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness.
  • Negotiation and competitive tendering processes with suppliers, introducing cost mitigation strategies to manage product costs.
  • Ensure price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner, resolving queries as they arise.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working in procurement, with a focus on dried and frozen categories.
  • Experience of catering and retail procurement is essential.
  • Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • CIPS qualified is desirable.
  • Experience in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
  • Good communication and organization skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business that can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.



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