Procurement Category Manager

Responsible for conducting market analysis, fully leveraging negotiations and managing suppliers to proactively drive value in sourcing goods and services, ensuring continuous improvement within the category and in line with the Jangro boards directive.

The Successful Applicant :

• Excellent procurement, analytical and strong negotiation skills
• Proven track record of results with a high level of business acumen
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and organisational skills
• Energetic, persuasive and well organised

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

Managing all aspects of the Category including :

Identifying Procurement needs and developing a Category Strategy to provide clear focus on direction, opportunities and challenges to ensure Jangro remain competitive

Negotiating supplier product, service, quality, pricing and payment terms

Ensuring price and product changes only occur in line with company policy

Negotiating retrospective rebates and monitoring target achievement progress

Benchmarks & tenders (in conjunction with the Procurement Manager)

Monitoring sales, volumes and service levels

Managing audits to monitor quality of Jangro branded products

KPI measuring and monitoring

Proactive engagement in SRM for approved and potential supply partners

Sourcing new products and suppliers from both inside and outside the UK

Providing expert procurement advice

Following up member complaints

Managing risks & opportunities associated with suppliers, market conditions and NPD

Updating and maintaining supplier records and diaries for the category

Ensuring all category updates are passed to the committee and the membership in a timely manner

Education / Experience / Qualifications :

Minimum requirement : MCIPS qualified with current membership; or working towards MCIPS qualification at Level 5 – 6; or Undergraduate degree preferably in Business Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or other Procurement related field.

Minimum of 3 years continuous practical experience in a similar Procurement role (not essential that this is within the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry)

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative and fast paced environment.

Benefits :

Pension

On Site Gym

Wellbeing Days

Gift & Gain Day

Free parking

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Wholesale

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