Category Manager
Current• Organize category strategies which maximize internal and external stakeholder’s value for money and a continuous improvement structure.• Collaborate with the wider team to identify areas with opportunities and make recommendations for them.• Conduct market research and analyze trends in similar categories to determine customer purchasing habits.• Create and maintain the commercial model to drive growth in savings.• Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings.• Secure effective supplier relationships and maintain communication. • Monitor the inventory levels based on lead time to ensure there are enough products to meet internal customer demands. • Charter pricing plans for products and services and ligase with internal stakeholders and supplier to reduce spend and to remain competitive.• Pioneer any transformation programme with strong communication plan to achieve a structured and resilient supply chain• Prepare and present reports to the management team highlighting any trends or issues.