Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Full time
Procurement

This is an exciting time to join Aston Martin as we’re going through a period of change that you’ll lead your designated procurement team through. You’ll need to have the courage to navigate through business change whilst demonstrating your strategic experience.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have trust in your team and be highly resilient. You should have strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and be able to read the room. Bringing people on a journey and following processes effectively will be key aspects of this role. Previous experience in a mature role within an established procurement function is essential, as well as knowledge of different procurement target models.

Working with a team of individuals in this role, you'll be responsible for building and developing category plans, engaging with stakeholders at a senior level, and translating strategy into sourcing plans. You will need to have the unity to mentor and upskill your team, as well as the ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers and evaluate negotiations.

You're not interested in a role where you are guided through every step and looking for an established and organised environment. In this role, you’d relish the opportunity to shape and build the function from the ground up and create your legacy within the company.

Your remit would be to excel in this role and be excited by the challenges it presents. This role is strategic and requires trust in your team and the courage to drive change.

The Key Requirements...

Ability to operate quickly and make impactful changes.Previous experience of going through transformation.Experience in upskilling and building a team.Deliver multi-million-pound savings.

At Aston Martin, we have a rich brand history that we are proud of. We are committed to openness and fostering a family feel within the company. For over 110 years, Aston Martin has been known for the breadth of exposure it provides and the incredible performance sports cars it produces.

Here at Aston Martin, our mission is to become the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British brand. By joining Aston Martin, you'll be part of a business that is dedicated to ownership and helping us work towards our goal. We believe in a culture of openness and shared ownership, where every individual plays a vital role in shaping the future of the company.

As we embark on this exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to join us in our journey. Your future within this role holds great opportunities for growth and development. This is a unique opportunity where you already have senior-level buy-in, and you’ll work alongside the CPO and Director who strongly believe in our vision.

People stay with our business because of the openness and ownership they feel within the company. Aston Martin is an employer of choice known for its brand history and the exciting opportunities it offers to its employees.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days at our Gaydon site and the other 2 days from home. For the right candidate, we can offer flexible start and finish times and we are open to discussing what works best for you and the business.

  • Automotive Category Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Category Buyer – Capital Equipment, Stamping Dies – 38660 Rate: £33.73/hr Umbrella – inside IR35 Gaydon, Warwickshire (hybrid working) Contract position initially running until end of 2024 As a Category Buyer, you will have global responsibility for procuring capital equipment across facilities worldwide, taking responsibility for sourcing, as...

  • Automotive Category Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Category Buyer – Capital Equipment, Stamping Dies – 38660Rate: £33.73/hr Umbrella – inside IR35Gaydon, Warwickshire (hybrid working)Contract position initially running until end of 2024As a Category Buyer, you will have global responsibility for procuring capital equipment across facilities worldwide, taking responsibility for sourcing, as well as...

  • Category Buyer

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    REQ ID: 114134 JOB TITLE: Category Buyer* SALARY: £33,100 - £37,000 POSTING END DATE: LOCATION: Gaydon Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive...

  • Sustainability Category Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles. WHAT TO EXPECT The Supply Chain Sustainability team is part of the Supply Chain Strategy team and works to define and drive areas of strategic focus for the Supply Chain Organisation and the enterprise, particularly on long term supply chain sustainability...

  • Procurement Manager 39567

    3 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Procurement Manager - 39567 Rate: £43.34/hr Umbrella12 month contractGaydon, Warwickshire (hybrid)An exciting opportunity has become available within our client’s Indirect Procurement (IP) function to lead a team of Buyers responsible for the procurement of a variety of Corporate Professional Services contracts (both time and material as well as...

  • Procurement Manager. Job in Gaydon Leisure Recruiter

    3 weeks ago

    Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Contechs Consulting Full time

    Position Title: Procurement Manager Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract Location: GaydonDivision: Purchasing 43.00 per hour - Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)Contechs are currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their teamPosition Description:An exciting opportunity has become...

  • Procurement Manager. Job in Gaydon Leisure Recruiter

    3 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Contechs Consulting Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Position Title: Procurement Manager Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract Location: GaydonDivision: Purchasing 43.00 per hour - Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)Contechs are currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their teamPosition Description:An exciting opportunity has become...

  • Senior Strategic Buyer

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    REQ ID: 113370 JOB TITLE: Senior Strategic Buyer (Interior materials) SALARY: £39,400 - £52,200 POSTING END DATE: LOCATION: Gaydon Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of...

  • Delivery Buyer

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    **Job Description REQ ID: 121030 JOB TITLE: Delivery Buyer - Capital Equipment SALARY: £33,100 - £39,400 POSTING END DATE: LOCATION: Gaydon Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the...

  • HR Administrator

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no**:510905** Work type**:Part Time - Permanent** Location**:Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories**:Human Resources** Are you looking for an entry level opportunity to boost your career in HR? Are you looking for a part-time role? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Reporting to the HR Operations Manager you will be involved in all employee lifecycle...

  • Manufacturing Administator

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **509762** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Manufacturing** Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our...

  • Electronic Stability Program

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: 510094 Work type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Categories: Electrical Aston Martin is the feeling of absolute performance meeting exquisite luxury. We call it Intensity. Driven. Handmade since 1913, and made to happen because of you. All of you. And the values you follow. Because no one builds an Aston Martin on their...

  • Head of Adas

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **509670** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Electrical** Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our...

  • Pensions & Benefits Consultant

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no**:510934** Work type**:Full Time - Fixed Term Contract** Location**:Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories**:Human Resources** Job Title Pensions & Benefits Consultant | Location Gaydon As a Pensions & Benefits Consultant, you'll be highly self-motivated, reliable, positive and enthusiastic. Thriving on managing a broad range of stakeholders, your remit...

  • Senior Buyer

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no**:510830** Work type**:Full Time - Permanent** Location**:Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories**:Procurement** For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make...

  • Head of Aston Martin Partnerships

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: 510190 Work type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Categories: Design Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of...

  • Lead Material Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **509758** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Supply Chain** Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our...

  • Material Planner

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **509575** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Procurement and Supply Chain** Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring...

  • Data Science Customer Data Performance Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **509742** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Commercial** Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our...

  • Supplier Quality Leader

    1 month ago

    Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

    Job no: **510711** Work type: **Full Time - Permanent** **Location**: **Gaydon, Warwickshire** Categories: **Quality** For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make...