The Category Manager is a newly created position. The Category Manager is very much a hands-on, sleeves rolled up position, with the person having the self-drive and motivation to exceed, with the necessary skills to lead and mentor the team to deliver a first class operation. Strategic procurement skills are essential. With proven experience with the seven-step sourcing methodology The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and managing strategies for key commodities within the business. The Sourcing specialist will support execution of category management, contracting and supplier management activities across various categories in the region. Responsibilities:  Responsible for commodity analysis Responsible for supplier assessment & selection process Develop innovative supplier partnerships to create a lean supply chains Create and develop the strategic direction for all assigned commodity groups Review current supply base to ensure “fit for purpose” against strategic objectives Ensure Long Term Agreements (LTA) are in place for all strategic commodity groups Implement Purchasing/Supplier Scorecard to monitor & report on supplier performance to compliment business objectives on:  Cost, quality Delivery Inventory Lead Supplier Development and Improvement initiatives Lead times OTIF Reduce or eliminate all non-value adding activity Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives Manage tactical escalation of supplier issues Management of Supply Chain activities related to NPD and Engineering change Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise,  develop and implement plans to mitigate such risks Conduct logistic analysis to determine most cost effective,  efficient modes and methods with both suppliers and customers Monitor and report Purchase Price Index (PPI) to create and implement improvement plans Your Experience CIPS or Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing or related field (preferable) 3 years purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry Computer literate (MS Office) Good written, verbal and presentation skills Excellent negotiation skills Proven ability to develop and execute Commodity Strategies Experience of International Purchasing (preferable) Willing to Travel and hold a current International Driver’s License Salary £40,000 - £45,000 Pension, Holiday Career development Progressive strategic procurement projects Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions