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Procurement Category Manager, Market Drayton
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Location:
Market Drayton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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5
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of dairy products made with milk from 1,300 British farmers. Müller is ranked within the top 20 of The Grocer’s Top 100 Britain’s Biggest Brands and is a frequent presence on shelves nationwide.
The UK division includes:
* Müller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader, producing branded and private label dairy products.
* Müller Yogurt & Desserts: The UK's leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj, and Müller Kefir Smoothie, also supplying private label yogurt.
Procurement Category Manager
Full-time / Permanent
Hybrid Working
We are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Contract Manufacturing) to manage high-complexity spend areas, develop category strategies, and partner with key stakeholders. This role can be based in Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich, or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and implement category strategies aligned with business units and group functions.
* Ensure procurement policies, processes, and compliance rules are followed.
* Support new product launches and strategic projects.
Stakeholder Management:
* Present recommendations and insights to stakeholders, including data analysis and market insights.
* Develop supplier relationships to meet KPIs and create value.
* Experience in Utilities procurement or similar data-driven categories is desirable.
* Ability to challenge specifications and operational methods to drive value.
* Capable project manager, able to lead sourcing events and drive actions.
* Conduct continuous improvement reviews with clear action plans.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 5 years as a category manager.
* Experience in Energy, Gas, Water, Chemicals, Co-Packing, or Contract Manufacturing is desirable.
* Strong strategic and operational skills.
* Excellent communication and data analysis skills.
* Leadership in project teams; advanced project management skills are a plus.
Benefits:
* Up to 15% annual bonus
* 4x Life Assurance
* £550 Car Allowance or Company Car
* Partner Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Enhanced Bereavement Leave
* Pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
* Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts
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