Category Spend Manager

2 weeks ago


Grantham, United Kingdom Pilgrims Europe Full time
The Role:
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ireland or UK

About the Job:
This exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Category Manager to join Pilgrims Europe. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for various categories across our Ire and UK sites.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Monitor procurement reporting systems to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Capture and report real savings on a monthly basis.
  • Track performance within each spend category and define budgetary impact.
  • Manage vendor selection and performance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Requirements:
  • A proven track record of delivery in a procurement environment.
  • Experience in developing and implementing effective cost-saving forecasting strategies.
  • Complete ownership and understanding of the category, from raw material specification to end use in the factory.
  • Collaborative skills, with ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership teams.
  • Data analysis skills, including summarizing large amounts of data quickly.

Benefits:
  • An attractive salary package.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Contact Information:
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