Category Manager

Description:

Become part of our consumer client's international procurement function, who are responsible for sourcing all goods and services the business needs to operate.

As a Category Manager you will be responsible for leading commercial relationships with a range of suppliers who manufacture a selection of brands, working cross-functionally with the wider team and an international supply base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier sourcing events
• Lead pricing and commercial negotiations for new and existing agreements
• Ensure all commercial terms are captured in robust contractual agreements.
• Provide procurement support to Quality, Technical and Operations teams in the set-up of new suppliers.
• Represent Procurement on cross-functional projects including New Product Development, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Responsible for resolving contract manufacturing commercial issues ensuring relevant stakeholders are consulted and informed.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• High professional proficiency in both English and French language (essential)
• Experience in Directs or Co-pack procurement (essential).
• Experience in using Category Management to develop buying strategies
• Strong commercial negotiation skills
• Experience of working in cross-functional teams with technical and non-technical functions
• Experience working in FMCG or Consumer goods organisations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain (or working towards)

Desired Skills and Experience

Procurement, directs, french, manufacturing, category management