Category Strategy Manager

3 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time
Job Title:

Category Strategy Manager

About the Company:

Morson Talent is proud to partner with a major UK port operator that manages key maritime locations, including container terminals, cargo handling, and logistics services. This company plays a significant role in facilitating trade, handling millions of tonnes of cargo annually, and serving various industries such as retail, manufacturing, and construction.

Job Description:

This role aims to ensure the ongoing success of the business by developing a sustainable, value-driven, and resilient supply chain. The focus will be on Category Management, implementing Supplier Relationship Management, and executing supply chain strategies and value-driven initiatives.

The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders to align business strategies and policies, supporting the delivery of category plans. They will build strong supplier relationships to drive value and innovation, ensuring compliance with contracts and proactive supplier management across a diverse portfolio.

This individual will provide commercial expertise to help leaders and managers identify and mitigate commercial risks. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams within a complex stakeholder organisation structure.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experienced in leading the implementation and development of category strategies within a regulated environment
  • MCIPS qualification is an advantage
  • Able to work cross-functionally within a complex stakeholder organisation structure
  • Strong Supplier Relationship Management skills
  • Prior experience working within a highly regulated environment (ideally under UCR regs)
Salary and Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000-£65,000 (DOE) and comes with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for 1 day of remote work per week. Other benefits include 27 days of holiday + Bank Holidays, a salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, cycle-to-work scheme, and critical illness insurance.



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