Group Procurement Category Manager

We’re looking to recruit a highly experienced Group Procurement Category Manager who specialises in mechanical and electromechanical components to join one of our clients’ Procurement team based in Stevenage. In return, this role offers a fantastic salary of up to £65,000, plus bonus opportunities of up to 21%, a strong pension scheme, annual salary reviews, plus much more.  

About the Group Procurement Category Manager Role

This role is an opportunity to work in an international context, bringing your expert procurement experience and knowledge to manage the suppliers and ensure effective category management. You’ll collaborate with other business partners to properly understand customer expectations and develop an understanding of mid-term systems product development.

You’ll also come equipped with an extensive knowledge of the supplier market and be able to effectively build and implement category strategies and manage supplier relationships in order to deliver maximum performance to the business.

Some of your duties will include:

• Assess the current performance of the category and address any issues
• Supplier evaluation/selection/assessment
• Develop/implement/measure category strategies to meet all customer requirements
• Develop close relationships with suppliers, incorporating best practice
• Source new products and own the prospection, evaluation and approval of new suppliers.

Who We’re Looking For

As the Group Procurement Category Manager, you will Ideally be a CIPS qualified procurement professional with experience in direct procurement in high-technology industrial companies. Previous experience of working collaboratively with international teams is a bonus. You will have previous experience in delivering a procurement category strategy and be able to work in partnership with colleagues and suppliers to deliver results.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to secure a Group Procurement Category Manager role where you will be able to add value and make a real difference to the success of the business. You will be rewarded with opportunities for growth and development as well as a strong remuneration package.  

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