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Category Manager (Dried & Frozen) – Specialist Procurement Business - £60K + Benefits
Role: Category Manager (Dried & Frozen)
Location: Hybrid (Manchester HQ)
Salary: Up to £60K + Benefits (DOE)
My client is a specialist procurement business who have a fantastic reputation for the services they deliver for various business across multiple sectors.
They are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team. The successful Category Manager will be responsible for all dried & frozen categories by implementing procurement strategies, managing supply base, negotiating the best deals and seeking for opportunities to increase and improve the categories.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
* Manage the supply base and compliance.
* Sourcing new products and services as required, putting in place contractual terms which can be used by the sales team to extend the current business base.
* Liaise with actively managed suppliers undertaking quarterly scorecards with key suppliers.
* Identifying procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and reduce cost.
* Negotiation and competitive tendering processes with suppliers.
* Introduce cost mitigation strategies where appropriate to help manage product costs.
* To ensure the price lists are accurate and sent out in a timely manner resolving queries as they arise.
The Ideal Category Manager Candidate:
* Have proven experience working in procurement function within hospitality, with a focus on dried & frozen categories.
* Experience of catering and retail procurement is essential.
* Be an exceptional negotiator and relationship builder with ability to influence at all levels.
* CIPS qualified is desirable.
* Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
* Good communication and organisation skills.
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