Job description

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK (Hybrid)

Contract: Full time, Permanent – 37.5 hours per week – 2/3 days per week onsite

Package includes Salary from £45,000 + benefits

About The Role

As a Category Manager at AB Agri, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodity and non-commodity items such as premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone.

This role involves developing and implementing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, China, and the US.

You will bring proficient project management and stakeholder engagement skills, contributing to the continued development and success of AB Agri’s procurement function within the agricultural sector.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodities, premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone, ensuring effective sourcing and supply.
Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers, establishing robust commercial agreements that support business objectives.
Manage and coordinate eSourcing activities and tenders, utilising tools such as ScanMarket to support competitive sourcing processes.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, to support value-added projects and resolve supply chain issues.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and category risks to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate motivation to progress within the procurement and supply chain function.

What We're Looking For

Experienced in procurement or category management, ideally within raw materials, ingredients, or additives in a manufacturing or agricultural environment.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing supplier contracts and delivering cost savings.
Experience managing multiple categories or product lines, demonstrating adaptability and effective prioritisation.
Ability to develop and implement category strategies that align with broader business goals and mitigate supply risks.
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and regions.
Ambitious and proactive mindset, eager to learn and progress within a well-established procurement team.

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