Job description

James Roberts is very excited to be working with a global market leader. With a heavy growth plan there has been a need to employ a new Category Manager to aid with the efficiency of business performance and enhance customer satisfaction levels.

This role will be varied and wont be tied into one set branch.

You duties will include:

• Develop and implement specific commodity strategies that support the overall business objectives of the company
• Ensure that all supply chain risks/opportunities are identified within the commodity strategy and mitigated/realised

• Ensure appropriate supplier contracts, KPIs and SLAs are negotiated with key suppliers
• Apply “best practice” techniques/processes throughout the general cycle of strategy development execution and maintenance
• Assist with problem resolution during implementation and maintenance of commodity strategies
• Ensure that commodity activities are aligned to Supply Chain objectives, follow the correct procedures and utilise the appropriate tools/processes
• To be assigned projects, to support commodity activity and development of the Procurement function
• Help provide a seamless interface between the Commodity activities and the Material Management function, developing value added relationships with the Material Management team, cross-functional departments and suppliers.

Useful Experience:

• Must have experience in a procurement / supply chain role.
• Must have prior knowledge of developing and implementing transport tenders/ supply chain solutions.
• Capex Procurement would be advantageous but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £46,500.00-£50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Category, Procurement, Transport or Supply Chain Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough, PE1 1DT