Category Manager - Logistics

Category Manager - Logistics -Global Retail Giant- £55k - £65k + Bonus + Share Scheme + Benefits - North London + Flex Working -

Contact: JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Following a ground-breaking transformation of their procurement team, iconic retail brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. With an outstanding reputation for providing professional development to ambitious individuals, and with a top-light Procurement community this could be a fantastic career move for aspiring procurement directors who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented change.

Working with stakeholder across EMEA, US, Australia & Canada this truly global role in a growing organisation. You will own the category area for logistics & distribution, working across ocean freight, road transportation & logistics to create value and deliver savings as part of a world-class procurement team.

Category Manager - Logistics role profile: -

• Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the Logistics category
• Build strategically important supplier relationships whilst engaging with executive stakeholders to understand the firm's commercial ambitions
• Spearhead major sourcing strategy reviews and negotiate high-value and high-risk procurement contracts
• Be an inspirational figure to less experienced procurement professionals in the team, demonstrating best-in-class procurement and acting as coach / mentor to raise performance
• Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation

Required background: -

• Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results / achievements
• Commercially savvy, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for it's excellent company culture
• Strong track record within logistics procurement preferred but not essential
• Degree, MBA & MCIPS preferred though not at all essential

This is a stand out opportunity for an accomplished Procurement specialist to break into a globally revered industry leader and create a legacy for oneself.

For more information, please apply directly through this website or e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to:

JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Indirect, Logistics, Freight, London, Watford, Milton Keynes, Global, Strategic Sourcing