Procurement Category Manager

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

The Recipe

Title : Procurement Category Manager

Function : Procurement Indirect

Location : North-West – Hybrid

Contract : Permanent

Are you currently a Buyer or Category Manager in Procurement and ready for a new challenge? There is an opportunity to join our Indirect Procurement team, to shape new and existing categories, get involved with projects, initiatives and build your own career.

Apply now to be a part of shaping the future of Procurement at Warburtons.

The Recipe

Our Indirect Category Manager works alongside other Category Managers reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager – Indirects, as part of our wider central Procurement Team and has a close working relationship with our site leaders and other key central functions.

In this role you will work closely with other functions to develop and deliver category plans for the relevant indirect services, focusing on FM, that drive value in materials and services pricing, supporting our quality, service and cost objectives whilst reducing supplier risk.

Our Procurement team is leading the way by supporting our Centre Head Office and UK Site Operations teams with Category, Supplier and Contract Management. Leading by example, you’ll be driving change and influencing people through times of transformation and growth, it’s never been a better time to join us.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

Essential Ingredients

• A broad range of procurement experience as a Buyer  / Category Manager (an FM bias would be an advantage)
• Developing and implementing category strategies
• Adaptable style in changing environments, new categories and challenges
• Project Management experience
• Proven track record of developing stakeholder relationships, and cross functional working
• Experience of Supplier Relationship and Contract Management
• Strong Analytical skills

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