Category Manager

Anderson Knight are supporting our global client to recruit a Category Manager. The Category Manager will be responsible for driving value and service improvements across the end-to-end supply chain. Using category management and supplier segmentation methodologies, the role will deliver optimal commercial outcomes, improve supplier performance, and support the organisation’s strategic procurement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing strategies in line with the organisation’s procurement and supply chain strategy.

* Segment the supplier base by commercial value and risk, and define appropriate supplier management strategies for each segment.

* Manage the performance and relationships of a portfolio of key strategic suppliers.

* Act as a centre of excellence for contractual and commercial matters, providing expert advice and leading quarterly business reviews with senior stakeholders.

* Identify and develop category opportunities that deliver tangible commercial and operational benefits.

* Support and lead tender processes, including evaluation and supplier selection.

* Lead and support supplier negotiations, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes.

* Agree annual savings targets with senior procurement leadership and consistently deliver against these.

* Develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks to track savings delivery, including full audit trails and sign-off documentation.

* Create and implement a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure effective, tailored relationship management across the business.

* Undertake additional duties as required in line with the responsibilities of the role.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

* Degree educated or equivalent

* Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent)

Desirable:

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Proven negotiation capability

* Strong analytical skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel