Procurement Category Manager – Caravans
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days a week)
Salary: £70,000 + 20% Bonus + additional benefits
A brilliant opportunity has come up in the procurement market for an experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing within the Caravans category for a growing and innovative leisure brand.
This organisation is renowned for its customer-first approach and its commitment to providing exceptional holiday experiences. This role is pivotal to ensuring the efficient and effective sourcing of caravans that align with business objectives and deliver maximum value.
What the Role Involves
* Category Strategy Development: Create and implement robust category strategies for caravans to support business growth.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure service quality, innovation, and cost efficiency.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align sourcing initiatives with operational goals.
* End-to-End Procurement: Lead the tendering process, negotiations, and contract management to secure the best outcomes for the business.
* Market Insight: Leverage industry knowledge and data to anticipate trends and deliver innovative sourcing solutions.
The Person We Hope to Find
* Experience: Demonstrable procurement expertise in high-value, complex categories, ideally with experience in the caravan or leisure sector.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and procurement best practices.
* Skills: Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage suppliers and stakeholders effectively.
* Vision: A strategic thinker who is capable of driving innovation and value through procurement processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
To apply, please email the latest copy of your CV and contact details to brad@talentdrive.co.uk