Category Manager Logistics

Job Description

Supplier Category Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics - UK Wide - £72,000 - £90,000 paAbout the company Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier within the packaging industry, within their fast-paced Supply Chain and Logistics section a role is available for an experienced Supplier Category Manager.Supplier Category Manager - The Rewards* Salary £72,000 - £90,000 pa* Benefits package including - Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection & Discount SchemesSupplier Category Manager - Requirements * 5+ years of work experience in consultancy or Logistics Operations gained in a relevant shipper or 3PL environment* Knowledge of the Logistics marketplace, its development, strategic direction and the key players and capabilities* Customer service focused. Recently worked closely with key haulier partners across the European regions and has created/proven ongoing relationships with key suppliers at senior levels* Direct and recent experience of running and operating large scale RFQs in a Logistics and Transport environment including managing and undertaking the analysis of responses, guiding decision making and presenting final solutions to key stakeholders* Previous Analytical consultancy skills gained in an FMCG or Retail environment* Decisiveness and commercial awareness + superior management and organisational skills* Commercial and Contractual awareness and the ability to work closely with central or external legal teams* Well defined negotiation skills with excellent presentation and communication skills* Proven capacity to be influential and amenable at all levels; a real TEAM player* Excellent written and spoken English Supplier Category Manager - Academic Background * Batchelors Degree in logistics, transportation or related field Supplier Category Manager - Responsibilities Strategic Supplier Management * Create, develop, deliver and manage a world class logistics partner / supplier strategy within the company that guarantees service and value to the business in the long term + identify new suppliers in new regions / products / capabilities to ensure the supplierbase is current, forwards focussed and best in class* Develop and lead a supplier accreditation approach that ensures that the company have reliable and stable suppliers that reflect their core values* Manage KEY (Top 25) suppliers at CEO or Board level to ensure that the company maintain strategic and influential relationships across the network, including their Deep Sea relationships* Work closely with Regional Logistics Managers and Regional / Divisional Teams to create, implement and oversee the supplier performance management that includes performance measures, plus supplier interlocks and Quarterly / Annual reviews* Work closely with Commercial and Legal teams across the business to deliver commercial and contractual solutions for Logistics operations within the region* Lead supplier and technical innovation and best practice to deliver key Transport and Infrastructure projects and integrated logistics solutions across the business through Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement* Ensure the financial aspects and impact of any contract are clear to all parties. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided and supporting escalation if required* Own Health & Safety performance of the supplier group across the European region* Drive sustainability and CSR within the supply base Procurement Responsibilities* Management of large scale RFQ approaches end to end and the SME support RFQ processes at the Divisional and Site level* Development of RFQ capability within the business overall by innovative development of tools, and workflows. Analytics, approaches, and technology to increase the value delivered and the productivity of commercial procurement across the Region as a whole* Audit and monitor the performance of RFQs against promise + create a proactive agenda of RFQs across the business to ensure the company maximise the opportunity and the impact of RFQs* Monitor the heartbeat of the market and the suppliers within it to ensure that data and information is current and relevant and that the company takes advantage of all opportunities and minimises the impacts of market issuesAbout UsDetail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information,please refer to privacy-policy