Overview
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a permanent Category Manager to join their team in Hatfield. This role offers a flexible working arrangement, with up to two days per week working from home, and a salary of up to £45,000.
Responsibilities
* Design, execute, and oversee multi-year category strategies aligned with the company's business roadmap and objectives.
* Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, including competitive tenders and complex negotiations.
* Develop comprehensive cost models, conduct should-cost analysis and formulate long-term cost reduction strategies.
* Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers across categories.
* Drive supplier development initiatives focused on enhancing quality, delivery performance, process capabilities, and operational efficiencies.
* Identify and mitigate single-source risks by implementing dual sourcing strategies or alternative supply options.
Person Specification
* Prior experience in a purchasing or procurement role, with a minimum of sourcing PCBAs.
* Familiarity with MRP systems.
* Confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
* Significant experience managing end-to-end new production implementation.
Salary
Up to £45k
Benefits
This position offers hybrid working with 2 days per week from home.
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager or senior buyer.
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