Position Summary
We are growing our Prepared Foods EMEA Sourcing team and are therefore looking for a Category Manager to join us in Adlington!
You will be a member of the PF Sourcing team, working for the JBT Marel PF and collaborating closely with all functions within the organization. In this role you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for key direct categories, delivering innovation & excellent cost, delivery, and quality.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key direct categories, delivering innovation & excellent cost, delivery, and quality.
* Lead the source‑to‑contract process and work as an integral part of development projects with supply market research, supplier qualification, early supplier involvement, RFQs, negotiations, and contracting.
* Manage supplier relationships within your category area, achieving excellent performance, continuous improvements, and cost reductions from a preferred supplier base.
* Identify opportunities, act as a change agent, and lead implementation of cost‑reduction and value‑increasing initiatives within the supply chain to achieve aggressive targets.
* Travel approximately 40 days per year to support an international supplier base.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree within Engineering or Business.
* Experienced sourcing professional, preferably with experience from working in an international manufacturing organization and sourcing environment.
* Experience in Eastern Europe is a merit.
* Excellent communication in English, with other language skills considered an advantage.
* Strong negotiation skills and business acumen.
* Interest in technology and manufacturing is preferred.
What We Offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in an established international and fast‑growing company. We create opportunities for colleagues for personal development and a work environment where individual initiatives are valued. We have a strong focus on continuous development and improvement, and always together as a team.
How to Apply
We welcome you to apply by sending us your CV and a short presentation of yourself. Press the Apply button to begin your application. This position may be filled before the application deadline. Please note that we do not handle applications sent by email.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the position? Please contact Jimmy Wikhäll, Director Sourcing Operations, at
jimmy.wikhall@jbtc.com.
About JBT Marel
JBT Marel is an international market leading company in the global food processing industry. We have offices in more than 100 countries all over the world. We are growing both organically and by acquisitions and are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us! We offer you the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus a collaborative working environment where your individuality, imagination and talent will be recognized and rewarded.
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