Category Manager
7 days ago
Edge Executive Search is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the FMCG industry. Our team of experts works closely with clients to identify and attract top talent, ensuring they have the best possible candidates for their roles.
Job Description:
This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Commodity Manager and take on a key leadership position in procurement. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for formulating the long-term Group Category strategy and planning, overseeing commodity sourcing strategies, and ensuring supply through contingencies and supply alternatives.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate and implement long-term Group Category strategy and planning.
- Oversee commodity sourcing strategies and ensure supply through contingencies and supply alternatives.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing teams or guide commodity managers to deliver total cost of ownership savings.
- Ensure accuracy of supply market intelligence, value chain, and cost models, and provide budgetary input and quarterly cost forecasts to business.
- Apply supply management principles to build collaborative relationships with suppliers and business.
- Participate in engagements with relevant category industry bodies and regulatory bodies to optimise the Company's position.
- Lead supply management with selected Strategic and Critical suppliers (negotiations, reviews, contracting).
Skills and Qualifications:
- 8-10 years experience in procurement or a related field.
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
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