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Job Introduction
We are looking to hire a Category Manager working 40 hours per week.
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £2bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the end-to-end procurement process for your category.
* Plan and execute Beers, wine, and spirits Procurement strategy, identifying value and commercial gains, as well as unlocking contract renewals and new innovative business requirements.
* Implement best practice procurement processes and improve operational stakeholder engagement while achieving the optimal balance between value for money, innovation, quality, service, and cost savings for the Foodbuy Group and its clients.
* Manage and lead the end-to-end procurement process across all Compass and Foodbuy Group lead projects.
* Collaborate with internal teams and sales teams on the strategy for all new Foodbuy lead contracts while identifying the best commercial value model.
* Support on the RFX sourcing framework and drive competition through robust end-to-end tenders, negotiations, and eAuctions; make data-driven decisions based on facts and analysis of total cost of ownership.
* Cultivate and develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to deliver category Procurement strategies that realize business savings.
* Work alongside brand Commercial Directors and GPO clients to execute transformation projects and collaborate with key stakeholders.
* Support innovation and Sustainability goals for end clients.
* Build and deliver category plans through innovative and collaborative relationships to help deliver for our end clients.
* Minimize revenue and capital costs through improved use of tools and processes.
* Track and report on savings targets consistently.
* Communicate the value of the Procurement function to the business.
Skills and experience required:
* Natural and articulate management skills with good listening abilities.
* Ability to deliver and influence communication concisely and steer conversations to influence necessary decisions.
* Strong decision-maker with commercial acumen, comfortable working under pressure.
* Proven ability to reduce costs against tough market backdrops.
* Evidence of cross-functional collaboration.
* Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Analytical and methodical approach.
* Ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure, and maintain a strategic viewpoint.
* Genuine team player.
* Interest in sustainability and materials.
* Customer and market-focused, staying close to customers, suppliers, and competitors to create market leadership for the business.
Candidate Profile:
* Highly results-oriented and analytical.
* Confident presenter with the ability to work across different levels of seniority.
* Experience in the alcohol industry and procurement.
* Strong negotiation skills and experience running sourcing events.
* Understanding of the alcohol industry and the nuances of working with vendor brands.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture.
* Proven capability to build and implement strategies and lead complex large-scale projects.
* Technical skills combined with sufficient gravitas to be recognized as a subject matter expert.
* Competent with procurement systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more.
* Discounts on groceries from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more.
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
* Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available.
* Receive Wow Points for every spend to use on a wide range of brands.
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes.
* Share all discounts and offers with friends and family.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Career growth opportunities through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
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