Category Manager

The Role

Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager include:

• Managing the procurement of stock for the UK market, monitoring stock control, including spot and MRP buying.
• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and volumes; monitor global delivery costs and Incoterms.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; share market intelligence and pricing updates with stakeholders.
• Source and onboard new suppliers and products, supporting NPD and technical teams.
• Leading supplier performance reviews and improvement plans; align with commercial strategy.
• Tracking budgets and savings; support continuous improvement and promote internal brand portfolio.

The Organisation

Nigel Wright are thrilled to be working with a Global manufacturing business who are currently recruiting a Category Manager to join their successful procurement team. This is a full time permanent role offering up to 1 day working from home.
The Category Manager will work alongside a Procurement Administrator and reporting into a senior Category Manager.
 

The Individual

The successful Category Manager will be:

• Someone personable who can build strong relationships cross functionally as well as with the key suppliers 
• Solutions focused and creative individual 
• Proactive candidate who can work independently
• Commercially astute person who can spot cost saving opportunities/ understand market fluctuations
• Organised individual who has the ability to multi task and manage suppliers at once 
• Great attention to detail can monitor trends in order to purchase goods in the most favourable conditions