Category Manager - Logistics

November 9

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Description

•A quick look at the role •Procurement and Supply Chain has been recognised as a key enabler for our corporate goals and have started an ambitious transformation programme to create a high-performing strategic function which partners with our business divisions and manages a cost effective, reliable and innovative supplier base. •The Category Manager is responsible for delivering annual savings targets and supplier quality and delivery expectations for the Logistics category. •Your core responsibilities •Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts •Deliver annual savings targets and supplier quality and delivery expectations •Develop and maintain an overall set of category strategies to continue to drive cost out, mitigate risk and encourage innovation on a multi-year basis •Manage sustainability requirements and ensure compliance with SBTi targets •Ensure accurate reporting of savings delivery and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships •Ensure compliance with processes, standards and systems as determined by the Procurement Excellence team.

Requirements

•5 years experience of strategic Procurement in a category-management based model •Degree educated and CIPS Qualified •Experience in waste management, manufacturing or logistics organisations preferable •Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders within matrix organisations •Experience of major supplier relationships and ability to interact at account manager level with large supplier partners