Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the procurement domain? Revolutionize a supplier base across Europe and steer the procurement strategies towards unparalleled success! Reap the benefits of working for a hugely successful group; opportunities for professional growth and development, whilst establishing a prosperous career working with exciting FMCG brands.

Category Manager | Branded Promotional Glassware | London, Italy or Spain | £45k – £55k

With an unrivalled reputation and multiple awards under their belt, this organisation continues to dominate the market winning high profile, new contracts.  Focussed on innovation and sustainability, this business works closely with their clients offering a consultative approach and helping them engage with consumers for unrivalled global marketing services.

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Creating and delivering category strategy and procurement plans
• Forging strong partnerships with European supply chain partners, ensuring a robust, compliant, and innovative supplier base
• Sourcing and maintaining relationships with high quality manufacturers for glassware but also re-usable plastic drinkware, a range of disposable drinkware, and ceramics
• Visiting and negotiating with suppliers
• Working towards commercial targets and driving cost savings

Key attributes required:

• Ability to support client facing team and be the subject matter expert in glass
• Procurement background advantageous
• Proficient in analysis and evaluation of new supplier competencies and compliance
• Ability to shape/influence the supply base within the market and detailed understanding of life cycle management
• Demonstrable high level of relationship management

To be in with a chance of working with a collaborative company where your contributions to procurement and sustainability are valued and recognized get in touch!