Category Manager

Category Manager (Waste) Hybrid role 1 day in BirminghamAn exciting opportunity to join a highly successful food business as a Category Manager. This is a newly created role.To participate in the implementation of a defined strategyTo comply with Procurement policies and proceduresEnsure regulatory and legislative requirements are met for individual categoriesAccountable / responsible for delivery of agreed targets and objectivesConduct strategic category review with line manager for all sub category areas with a view to achieving savings (surcharge) targets, improving quality and service levels and achieving all other business objectives (e.g. value chain, CSR, innovation)Implement long term strategic category plansComplete annual budget for categories and then re-forecast against this on a monthly basisBe the category expert and first contact for responsible spend areasTrack commodity pricing information. Market vs contractual position. Use data to support commercial and business objectivesDevelop and implement clear commodity management strategies where appropriate to identify and mitigate riskManage ongoing supplier relationships at a senior levelEstablish and manage strategic relationships with suppliers, setting and implementing performance targets ensuring these are met and that the strategic relationship is leveraged at a senior level to maximize efficiencies and valueWork closely with senior business stakeholders, including the relevant Group companies as appropriate, in order to fully understand the business needsSupporting and coaching less experienced members of the team as appropriate and deputising for the Head of Procurement where appropriatePrevious experience working with the waste category within procurementPrevious supervisory or management experience is required