Procurement Category Manager - Packaging

• Global FMCG Brand, North West Based
• End to End Category Manager, Global Supply Base

About Our Client

Global FMCG Brand, with operations across the UK and Internationally, that require a Procurement Category Manager to manage their packaging spend, based in the North West of England.

Job Description

The role of Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for:

1. Category Strategy Development: Establish and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for packaging materials to meet business goals and optimize cost.
2. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement in performance, cost, quality, and innovation.
3. Cost Optimization: Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, competitive bidding, and process improvements.
4. Risk Management: Proactively monitor and mitigate risks related to supply continuity and market fluctuation.
5. Sustainability and Compliance: Lead initiatives to ensure packaging materials meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as sales, marketing, engineering, and finance to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
7. Market Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and innovations in packaging materials to anticipate opportunities and challenges.

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, the candidate will have the following background:

• Thorough understanding of procurement processes and frameworks.
• Previous experience in a Category Manager role or similar.
• Excellent working understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and value chain mapping.
• Excellent working knowledge of allocated areas of spend.
• Understanding of contract principles and clauses and ability to construct and interpret agreements.
• SAP analytics and reporting.
• Degree level qualification, ideally business related would be desired but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Associate or student of CIPS is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to occasionally travel through the UK and Overseas.

What's on Offer

The role of Procurement Category Manager is offering:

• £60,000-70,000
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• PHC
• Pension
• Wider benefits on offer too.