Procurement Category Leader Solvents and Isocyanates

5 days ago


Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time
Job Description

We are looking for a talented Category Manager to join our team and lead the procurement of solvents and isocyanates. As a Category Manager, you will play a critical role in driving growth, efficiency, and profitability through effective development and deployment of category strategies.

Key responsibilities include managing direct material spend, achieving Y-o-Y cost savings and variable margin improvement, evaluating current purchasing approaches, and proposing improvements where needed. You will also lead external category procurement, perform market analysis, benchmark analysis, and develop 'should cost' models at a commodity level.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage direct material spend of $100+ MM.
  • Achieve Y-o-Y cost savings and Variable Margin Improvement.
  • Evaluate current purchasing approaches, and propose improvements where needed.
  • Lead external category procurement that ensures quality, on-time delivery of materials and services at a competitive cost and in compliance with all company guidelines.
  • Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis, and develop 'should cost' models at a commodity level.
  • Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations to identify suppliers capable of meeting product and service requirements for both current and future business needs.

The salary for this role is approximately £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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