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Are you a commercially savvy supplier management professional who thrives on building strong relationships, driving savings, and delivering innovative product strategies?
Our client is a fast-paced, global solutions provider famous for their fantastic customer service and end-to-end solutions - they help customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
Due to their continued growth, they are looking for a Supplier & Category Manager to join their forward-thinking team and help shape the future of their supplier partnerships, own-brand growth, and sustainability goals.
What you ll be doing
- Lead supplier management including supplier scoping, right-sizing, risk management, ESG and compliance oversight.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure the best pricing and rebate deals.
- Develop a deep understanding of managed categories, creating annual category strategy packs with execution plans for GP improvement, savings, and consolidation.
- Manage slow-moving stock and backlog with clear reduction strategies.
- Lead price negotiations, track savings, and ensure delivery against personal and team KPIs.
- Drive Own Brand product development and scaling, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring an effective, sustainable supply base.
- Deliver new product developments and customer projects from R&D through to launch, including data sheets, tech packs, and quality control.
- Work closely with our ESG team to ensure suppliers and products align with carbon neutral goals.
- Ensure data and compliance information is accurate and up-to-date across all product systems.
- Represent the business in customer meetings, presenting updates on product projects and pushing through new opportunities.
- Support with tenders, including compliance, pricing, and written submissions.
- Collaborate with Marketing on Own Brand strategies and product messaging.
What s in it for you
- Monthly profit share bonus scheme
- Company sick pay
- Free onsite parking
- Perks at Work scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- And so much more
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