Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Twinings Ovaltine Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Category Lead to join our team at TwiningsOvaltine. The successful candidate will have a strong background in indirect spend category management and will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies to drive value delivery for the business.

The Category Lead will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver projects and will be responsible for managing key supplier relationships, measuring and reviewing supplier performance, and leveraging supplier resources to optimize value.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of indirect spend category management experience, preferably within a FMCG business, and will have a degree-level education. They will also have negotiation and e-sourcing skills, as well as experience in risk management and business partnering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategies to drive value delivery for the business
  • Manage key supplier relationships and measure and review supplier performance
  • Leverage supplier resources to optimize value
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to deliver projects
  • Manage risk to ensure continuity of supply
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of indirect spend category management experience
  • Degree-level education
  • Negotiation and e-sourcing skills
  • Risk management experience
  • Business partnering experience


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