Senior Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Pets Choice Ltd Full time

Pets Choice is home to fast growing and leading Pet brands including Webbox, TastyBone, Meatiful, Felight, Bob Martin & Vets Kitchen. We are the 7th largest Pet products company in the UK going through continuous and sustainable growth with ambition to be number one, and ambition to be the best that we can be


To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Category Buyer / Manager to join our team.


The Senior Category Buyer / Manager will report to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, and will have responsibility for leading a team with a primary focus on managing raw materials and packaging for our manufactured products.


Responsibilities include:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop your team
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging to ensure continuity of production and cost efficiency.
  • Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends and potential new suppliers.
  • Compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms for both cost and quality.
  • Perform regular supplier performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement or optimisation.
  • Monitor supplier risk management, including identifying potential disruptions in supply chains and proactively mitigating risks.
  • Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure raw material and packaging availability aligns with production schedules and demand forecasts.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing cost efficiency with the risk of stockouts or excess inventory.
  • Manage procurement budgets
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements without compromising on product quality or delivery timelines.
  • Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce overall procurement costs.
  • Ensure that all raw materials and packaging meet the required quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely with the quality assurance team to resolve any quality issues that arise with suppliers or materials.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.
  • Prepare and present regular reports and utilise data analytics to monitor procurement KPIs.


Sound interesting?

We're looking for the following skills and competencies:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on raw materials and packaging in the FMCG sector.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost optimisation and process improvement.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).


Desirable:

  • Proven leadership skills
  • CIPS or relevant degree



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