Category Director - Food and Beverage Procurement
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Location
East Midlands, England
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
six figures, car allowance plus excellent benefits
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Contact:
Sheila Harris
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Contact email:
sheila.harris@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
0
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Salary low:
0
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Job ref:
J12977_1588062212
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Published:
almost 4 years ago
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Expiry date:
2020-05-28
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Startdate:
27/04/2020
Category Director, Food and Beverage Procurement
Our client a Major Global FMCG Organisation are now seeking a Category Director Food and Beverage Procurement to join their team. Reporting into the Group Director, you will take responsibility for the Purchasing global spend across Food and Beverage Procurement
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead the sourcing strategy for Food and Beverage globally
Design and Implement category strategies which significantly improve the commercial performance at a regional level
Work with acquisition teams to drive efficiencies across the overall supply chain
Negotiate regional agreements and secure best net prices
Lead, manage and develop a d team of category managers to ensure best practice throughout the procurement division
Set and deliver ambitious annual savings objectives to deliver the regional target achievement
Person specification
Ideally 1st class degree with CIPS qualification preferred
Strong category management experience within Food and Beverages
Ability in working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
Proven-track records in complex contract negotiation
Excellent external networking capabilities and presentation skills
Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong management ability and experience of developing and training individuals