Category Manager (Purchasing)

Summary

Highly progressive food business looking to bolster its central Purchasing Team with a Category Manager buying packaging and raw materials.

Job Description

This business is about to see a major growth phase lasting three years.  In that time it will double in size.  Based in North London, it has an entrepreneurial culture that requires a strong Can Do attitude and personal commitment from the team.

This is a job creation within the Purchasing Team and will focus on packaging materials and some food raw material categories.  You must have experience in ingredients and packaging sourcing, supply base management and development, commercial negotiation and materials management.  This business has an extensive NPD agenda, so the role will definitely contribute to the achievement of the product development plan, particularly where packaging innovation or supply will be critical to hitting critical path deadlines.  You will be given a high degree of autonomy and be expected to hit margin and cash contribution targets.

This is a great career opportunity for an ambitious and progressive Purchasing professional who wants to contribute to a fast growing business.

Ref MGS8486