Overview

Procurement Category Manager (Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex) – Full-time / Permanent – Hybrid Working. Location options: Market Drayton, Telford, Droitwich or Manchester site.

Müller UK & Ireland, part of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employs over 31,000 people across Europe. The group develops, manufactures and markets dairy products and related brands in the UK. This role involves managing a high-complexity spend area and creating robust spend category strategies with active business partnering.

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 and participate in strategic projects.

Stakeholder Management

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

Supplier Management

• Implement a supplier relationship strategy to achieve KPIs and develop sustainable value.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Significant experience in Utilities procurement or other data-driven procurement categories; experience in Food/FMCG is desirable.
• Capable project manager able to drive action and deliver sourcing events to defined timescales.

Continuous Improvement

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

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a category manager role.
• Specialist knowledge in Energy, Gas, Water Services, Chemicals, Co-Packing & Capex is desirable.
• Strong communication at all levels, excellent data interpretation and analysis skills; project management capability.
• Ability to turn strategies into action and to participate in and lead project teams.

Benefits

• Up to 15% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance
• £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 (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts

Process

If you are interested and have the required skills and experience, please apply via www.mullercareers.co.uk.

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing