Job offer: Global Procurement Category Manager - MRO & Capex

We are looking for a Global Category Manager to oversee our clients' global maintenance, repair, and capex category across several business unites. This pivotal role will report to the group head of procurement, collaborating with Global Category Managers and BU Procurement Managers across the world to drive global category management strategies.

The ideal candidate will optimize our clients' global buying power, implement category strategies effectively, and ensure full compliance with business unit requirements. Emphasis will be placed on identifying cost-saving opportunities and meeting specific Business Unit needs.

This role involves working on-site near Glasgow at least three days per week, with occasional travel to other European sites. The successful candidate should have expertise in MRO/Capex procurement, a background in multi-site/global procurement, willingness to travel, and strong communication skills to influence remote and matrix-managed teams.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified, ideally complimented by a professional qualification such as CIPS.

• Experience with mro / capex procurement across multiple sites from manufacturing.

• Multi-country experience is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management, with significant influencing and negotiation skills

• Expertise in indirect procurement, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, contract implementation and compliance management.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary: negotiable depending on experience

• Annual Bonus

• Life Assurance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Pension 8%

• Annual leave: 28 days plus public holidays

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role directly via this website or email to applicant@peak-recruit.com. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note only shortlisted candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.

Peak Recruitment acts an employment agency for permanent roles within the food and agriculture industries globally.