Global Category Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom Asahi Europe and International Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Category Management Director to join our team at Asahi Europe & International. This is a unique opportunity to develop and implement category strategies that drive sustainable procurement value and manage supplier relationships.

The successful candidate will have expertise in analyzing market trends, competitors, and suppliers to understand their impact on internal business requirements. They will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, classifying and categorizing suppliers, and ensuring contracts are in place with relevant functions (Legal, Tax etc).

This role involves acting as a change agent, driving discussions with business stakeholders, and leading continuous improvement projects to deliver further Total Cost of Ownership and Integrated Spend Management opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze internal and external data to understand the impact of market trends, competitors, and suppliers on internal business requirements.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including classification, categorization, evaluation, accreditation, and performance/quality controls.
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure they are in place with relevant functions (Legal, Tax etc).
  • Manage category/supplier-related risks such as price volatility, supplier stability, and volume assurance.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects to deliver further Total Cost of Ownership and Integrated Spend Management opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or related field.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Estimated Salary:** £60,000 - £80,000 per annum


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