Category Manager – Bristol – up to £35K

Category Manager

Location – North Bristol (free on-site parking)

Salary – Up to £35k

I am recruiting for multiple Category Managers to join my client who have been awarded a 13 year contract to supply and support equipment (Clothing, Food, General Supplies and Medical) for the MOD. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work on an exciting and critical piece of work.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years experience in a similar capacity and be studying toward MCIPS, any experience around Medical Equipment or Devices would be extremely favourable but isn’t mandatory.

Key Deliverables

• Aid in the development of the Category Strategy and Executing the plans to Meet the Business Objectives
• Manage Cost Reduction Strategies through to completion
• Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risks throughout implementation
• Support the negotiation of all the key commercial data and supplier agreements relative to specific projects
• Support supplier negotiations
• Optimise the Supply Base

Required Experience

• Good Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Procurement developed over a minimum of 3 years industry experience, covering Best Practise Purchasing and Sourcing Tools and Techniques
• MCIPS qualified or working towards
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Desirable Experience

• Educated to HND/Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject
• Experience of strategic procurement gained within Medical/Medical services and/or Medical distribution industries.

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