Category Manager
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement procurement strategies, leveraging market expertise to drive value.
* Deliver against procurement performance and budget targets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Utilise category management tools, e-Sourcing, and supplier relationship management (SRM) to optimise sourcing.
* Monitor market trends, forecast demand, and manage risk through forward cover strategies.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance, service, and value.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Technical, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing) to drive group-wide initiatives.
* Manage contracts and liaise with legal teams as required.
* Lead projects to support sustainability, cost reduction, and growth ambitions.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships.
* Experience with category management and e-Sourcing tools.
* Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret market data.
* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
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