Category Manager
hace 3 días
Birmingham
A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic supplier of packaging company that works in the Retail, FMCG, Ecommerce, 3PL Pharma and Automotive industries. The company has been running for 50+ years as a merchant, and they are looking for an experienced Category Manager or senior Supply / Procurement professional who is ready to take full ownership of strategic categories within a growing packaging group. Category Manager Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Location – Birmingham (Surrounding Areas) Benefits: Generous bonus scheme | Hybrid company car | Fuel card | Life & Health Cash Plan | 5% Pension | 25 days holiday + bank holidays The business is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience managing international supply chains and overseas suppliers, especially across the Far East, US and Europe The Role • Own and manage assigned packaging categories, developing and executing long-term category strategies, • Lead supplier selection, performance management, and commercial negotiations at a senior level, • Manage and develop international supplier relationships, with a strong focus on overseas sourcing, • Ensure all products and materials meet quality, and regulatory standards, • Work closely with sales, operations, and technical teams to align category strategy with customer demand, • Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risk while controlling cost and availability, • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost-saving initiatives within categories, • Play a key role in shaping procurement and category management processes across the group, • Proven experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain within packaging or similar industry., • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to remain commercially hands-on, • Experience managing international suppliers, particularly in the Far East, US and EU., • Highly commercial with strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills, • Solid understanding, quality, and supplier compliance requirements, • Proactive, confident, and able to influence stakeholders across the business, • Experience working with ERP / MRP systems