EMEA Procurement Category Specialist – Manufacturing
2 months ago
EMEA Procurement Category Specialist – Manufacturing
Location: Bracknell, Hybrid
Salary: £63,011/year (approximately £32.31/hour)
Contract: 12-18 months
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
The Company
My client are a global manufacturing and technology company with sites all over the world. They now have an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional from a manufacturing background with direct materials and category management to join them.
About the Role:
As a Procurement Category Specialist, you'll play a vital role in optimising supply chain for Filling, Converting & Pack Out Services. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve supplier relationships, and implement innovative procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead supplier negotiations and relationship management
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements
- Support supplier consolidation and NPI launches
- Analyse data and metrics to identify opportunities for optimisation
- Implement complex supply agreements (e.g., VMI, consigned materials)
About You:
To apply for this, you should demonstrate
- 5+ years of direct materials procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in direct materials, GFR, converting, assembly, or kitting
- Analytical skills and experience with Excel and large data sets
- SAP knowledge is a plus
If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.
Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.
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