Overview

Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex) – Full-time / Permanent – Hybrid Working. This role is based at one of the following sites: Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich or Manchester. We are recruiting to manage a high-complexity spend area, create robust spend category strategies, and provide active business partnering with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group Service functions.
• Ensure procurement policy, processes and spend compliance rules are in place.
• Support new product launches within the Business Units, participating in strategic projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Create and present recommendations to the business units.
• Present key insights/updates to key stakeholders, covering data analysis and market insight to ensure effective planning and decision making.

Supplier Management

• Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve agreed KPIs and develop sustainable added-value potential.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Significant experience in Utilities procurement or other heavily data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Clear understanding of requirements to support the business while challenging specifications and operational methods to drive value.
• A capable project manager who can drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events within defined timescales.

Continuous Improvement

• Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelines.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Category Manager role.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in the defined categories (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex) is desirable.
• Ability to translate strategies into action; strong communication skills at all levels; excellent data interpretation and analysis skills; moderation/presentation skills; competent project management skills; ability to participate in and lead project teams.
• Advanced project management skills would be desirable.

Benefits

• Up to 15% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• £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 Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to Mller Rewards discounts

The Process

If you are interested in applying for the role of Procurement Category Manager and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply via www:mullercareers.co.uk.

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ