Category Management Leader

7 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Management Leader to join our team at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) facility in Wellingborough. As a Category Management Leader, you will play a critical role in driving growth, efficiency, and profitability through effective development and deployment of your category strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Accountable for managing 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.
  • Utilize e-technologies (i.e., RFP's, internet auctions and on-line vendor management).
  • 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.
  • Execute agreements as the Buyer of Record.
  • Lead cross-functional qualification projects for alternate or second source suppliers and technology.
  • Monitor and resolve major disconnects within the order to pay process.
  • Development & maintenance of relationships with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and negotiate raw material costs for assigned categories.
  • Market analysis: frequently monitor market trends, industry developments and regulatory changes.
  • Management of one remote direct report.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience, solid Procurement experience, strategic category management experience, experience collaborating with global teams, matrix organisations, experience managing the contracting process & contract terms, proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint, experience working with ERPs, and fluent in English.


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