Procurement Category Manager (6 months FTC)
Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire
£60k plus car allowance and strong bonus opportunities
ProcureOne are currently partnering a Global organisation to support the recruitment of a new Procurement Category Manager on a 6 months fixed term contract to their team.
Working with internal and external stakeholders across the group you will drive category strategy for Packaging. Your role will include:
* Develop, lead and execute category strategy for packaging across the business.
* Evaluate new suppliers and negotiate new contracts
* Project manage the procurement stream for new products launches liaising with operations, finance and products teams
* Drive cost through the category but with a focus on ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
* Suitable candidates will have proven Packaging Category Management experience or will be a senior buyer with a generalist background looking to take the next step in a different category area.
Behavioural skills are key for this role and they include:
* Strong influencing skills
* Someone who can manage and prioritise workload
* ‘Can do’, Proactive approach
* Emotional Intelligence – with the ability to adapt your style of communication
* Logical clear thinker
* Team player
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive procurement team for a 6 months fixed term contract.