Category Manager

Procurement Heads is supporting one of the UK's leading retailers as they strengthen their central procurement function. As such, they are recruiting a Category Manager to lead on strategic projects across the Logistics, Engineering and Property categories.

You'll be getting involved in a very exciting period of transformation across the business, giving you the opportunity to truly drive positive impact on a very impressive business.,

• Category Management of Automation, engineering and logistics spend categories


• Act as a business partner to key stakeholders across the business internally as well as suppliers


• Logistics procurement experience is ideal - Particularly on automation (Knapp, Witron, SwissLog), automation maintenance, automation spare parts and engineering


• Embed procurement best practice across the Logistics category and identify process improvement opportunities proactively


• A keen eye for detail is a must - identifying risk mitigation opportunities whilst demonstrating expert negotiation skills
  
  Experience managing the Logistics & Engineering procurement categories


• Very strong and demonstrable negotiation skills


• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner at all levels


• Particular expertise in contract negotiation and management for Logistics tenders
  
  £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus


Hybrid working: 3 days per week in London