Category Manager

Bramwith Consulting ,
Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: GBP30000.00 - GBP40000.00 per annum + Bonus, Package

Overview

Category Manager - Hospitality Brand - South-West London - £30,000 - £40,000 with Bonus, Flexible work, and Development Opportunities Contact: JobsAWbramwithconsulting.co.uk This expert Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) covers over 5000 sites across the UK with over a billion pounds worth of purchasing power. The GPO are renowned for their focus upon ethical and innovative procurement with a aim to establish a sustainable business practice. The procurement department leads the market when it comes to their systems and the quality of their personnel. This ranges from using advanced e-procurement programs to investing and developing ambitious and forward-thinking procurement professionals, with a genuine passion for both the optimisation of business spend, and for bringing about a positive impact on the environment and our community. What you can expect as a category manager at this organisation: Cover the end to end procurement process for the Meat & Poultry Category, with overall spend in excess of £70 million Negotiate across a global supplier network, ensuring the highest quality products are procured, as well as establishing optimal terms A drive for sustainability, finding potential areas for improvement within the category and overall business Assist in implementing the overall strategy for the category and shaping the direction of the procurement function, helping to achieve significant savings to drive further success to the business An Category Managers expected background: Previous direct procurement experience, ideally sourcing food products, however other industrial backgrounds will be considered Good analytical skills, having previously worked and negotiated terms across a complex supplier and client network Excellent communication skills both verbal and written CIPS or equivalent preferred, with opportunities to further develop your level This a fantastic opportunity for a driven procurement professional, keen to fast-track their career with an iconic brand and to help make a real positive improvement to business sustainability and to society If you want to find out more send you CV direct to Alastair at: JobsAWbramwithconsulting.co.uk