Procurement Category Manager
Location - Hull, hybrid (mostly remote)
Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package
Consortium Professional Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading global manufacturing business based in Hull, to recruit a Procurement Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value, business-critical category within a highly successful business.
About the Role:
As Category Manager, you will have direct responsibility for the strategic management of a global supplier base. Working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Quality, and other stakeholders, you will lead supplier management activities, oversee sourcing strategies, and ensure supplier performance aligns with goals and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of the global category strategy for assigned product groups.
2. Evaluate, select, and manage key suppliers. Negotiate complex contracts and drive supplier performance in line with KPIs and business goals.
3. Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives. Manage cost planning processes and...