Category Manager - Packaging
Function: Procurement
Location: Market Drayton - 3 days onsite
Travel : As needed to sites across the UK
At Mller, we're proud to make great products that are loved by millions. To help us continue delivering quality, value and innovation across our supply chain, we're looking for a Category Manager to join our Procurement team.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a defined area of spend, develop robust category strategies and work closely with stakeholders across our business to deliver long-term value.
What you'll be responsible for:
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
Ensure continuity of supply and adherence to quality standards.
Build strong working relationships with Business Units, providing insight, challenge and clear recommendations.
Support budget planning and forecasting with accurate and timely category data.
Present market insights to enable effective decision-making and operational planning.
Represent Group Procurement Packaging in BU meetings and support decision making.
Act as an escalation point for supply or quality challenges.
Category Strategy & Spend Management
Analyse procurement markets to identify risks, opportunities and strategic priorities.
Lead tenders, cost analysis and negotiation activity to secure the best commercial outcomes.
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with both Business Units and Group functions.
Support new product launches by ensuring the right suppliers, contracts and materials are in place.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
Manage categories with an annual spend of approximately €50 million
Support other Group Category Managers in projects in the UK as required.
Supplier Relationship Management
Identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers with relevant internal partners.
Drive supplier performance through proactive management and structured performance reviews.
Lead contract creation and management, ensuring clear KPIs and service levels.
Support continuous improvement through the Balanced Supplier Scorecard and supplier development initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Value Creation
Use category expertise to identify innovation and improvement opportunities.
Deliver measurable value creation through market intelligence and supplier collaboration.
Support process and system improvements across the Procurement function.
What you'll need:
Master's degree or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management principles.
Experience managing medium-scale spend profiles within a complex organisation.
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and present with confidence.
Strong analytical skills with a strategic, solutions-focused mindset.
Fluent in English.
Why join us?
You'll be part of a Procurement team that plays a key role in shaping how Mller sources materials, services and innovation across the Group. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for development and the chance to make a real impact on the performance of a business that millions of households rely on every day.
What you'll receive:
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Company car
Contributory pension plan
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual leave increasing with service.
Flexible benefits programme
In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store
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