Overview

Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex) to manage a high-complexity spend area, creating robust spend category strategies and active business partnering with key stakeholders. This role can be based out of Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich or Manchester.

Key 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 (involvement in strategic projects)

Stakeholder Management

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

Supplier Management

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

Subject matter expertise

• Significant experience in Utilities procurement or other similarly data-driven procurement categories. Experience in Food stuffs, FMCG or similar operational procurement. Clear understanding of requirements to support the business but also what drives costs, able to challenge specifications and operational methods in working with stakeholders to drive value for the business from a procurement perspective.
• A capable project manager who can drive action from a project team and deliver sourcing events to defined timescales

Continuous Improvement

• Carry out continuous improvement and efficiency reviews within the function and business units with defined action plans detailing accountabilities and timelines

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a category manager role
• Specialist knowledge & experience in Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex is desirable
• Ability to turn strategies and decisions into action
• Strong communication skills at all levels within a business
• Excellent data interpretation & analysis skills
• Moderation/presentation skills
• Competent project management skills
• Can participate in and lead project teams as required
• 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 Family Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts

The Process

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

Job segments: Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture