Procurement Category Expert

7 hours ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Elite Search Solutions Full time

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of procurement management specialists at Elite Search Solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Lead to work on behalf of well-known clients, identifying and implementing innovative supply chain solutions that reduce costs and add value.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3-7 years' experience in food-related procurement, with a strong track record of managing and influencing senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop category management approaches through data analysis and stakeholder interaction
  • Advise on procurement strategies for high-spend categories
  • Deliver measurable savings through hands-on category management, including tendering, negotiations, and auctions
  • Influence stakeholders to secure agreement to proposed solutions
  • Utilize leading-edge tools and creative thinking to design solutions delivering rapid cost savings and performance improvements
  • Sourcing suppliers from the UK and worldwide to meet client needs
  • Deliver projects within agreed timescales

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • A dynamic and supportive working environment

Requirements:

  • Approximately 3-7 years' experience in food-related procurement
  • A successful track record of managing and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial business sense
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Strong academic background


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