Senior Category Manager (Produce & Dairy) – Specialist Procurement Business - Hybrid - £65K + Benefits

My client is a specialist procurement business who have a fantastic reputation for the services they deliver for various business across multiple sectors.

They are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team.

The successful Category Manager will be responsible for all Fresh Produce and Dairy categories by implementing procurement strategies, managing supply base, negotiating the best deals and seeking for opportunities to increase and improve the categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the supply base and compliance.
• Sourcing new products and services as required, putting in place contractual terms which can be used by the sales team to extend the current business base.
• Liaise with actively managed suppliers undertaking quarterly scorecards with key suppliers.
• Identifying procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and reduce cost.
• Negotiation and competitive tendering processes with suppliers.
• Introduce cost mitigation strategies where appropriate to help manage product costs.
• To ensure the price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner resolving queries as they arise.

The Ideal Senior Category Manager Candidate:

• Have proven experience working in procurement function within hospitality, with a focus on fresh produce & dairy categories.
• Be an exceptional negotiator and relationship builder with ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPS qualified is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com