Hays
Group Procurement Category Manager
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Hays are partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Group Procurement Category Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a dynamic team and play a key role in driving procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives across the business.
Your new role
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering category strategies
- Managing supplier relationships
- Negotiating contracts
- Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve value
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will:
- Lead sourcing projects
- Monitor market trends
- Manage supplier risk
- Support sustainability objectives
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You will also provide support and guidance to a Procurement Graduate.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline
- Procurement experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or retail
- Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience
- Experience developing category and sourcing strategies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical abilities
- Good IT and reporting skills
- Previous mentoring or people management experience is desirable
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working (2 days from home)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development opportunities
- Exposure to strategic procurement projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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