Category manager - united kingdom, ashby-de-la-zouch, leicestershire

ceva logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. we are supply chain experts. we live and breathe logistics every day. above all, we believe that this is a people business. that's why we are building a global culture of teamwork and respect. we encourage initiative, and we engage and empower our diverse workforce to grow their careers within ceva.

ceva logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in both contract logistics and freight management thanks to our approximately 98,000 employees at more than 1,000 facilities in 160 countries worldwide. with the recent acquisition of the former ingram micro commerce & lifecycle services business, we are building one of the world's leading end-to-end ecommerce service offerings through the dedication and passion of our people-the heartbeat of our organization. as we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "dare to grow" with us?

your role

our procurement team have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and dynamic category manager where you will be responsible for the management of a range of categories associated with the procurement of hgv vehicles and trailers which are critical to operational and customer service excellence.

as the category manager you will work closely with budget holders and key stakeholders to develop and deploy sourcing strategies, manage category expenditure, drive cost down initiatives and engage with suppliers to introduce new technologies, innovation and improvements adding value to the wider business.

what are you going to do?

reporting into the head of procurement, you will implement clear business plans and deliver against agreed targets, communicating supply risks to management and stakeholders and lead contractual negotiations with suppliers to ensure that commercial propositions are secured. you will manage the selection of suppliers through to contract implementations, ensuring contractual agreements are met by measuring and monitoring performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and service. you will prepare recommendations following commercial evaluation of supplier business proposal and implement supplier development programs.

you will actively contribute to annual procurement plans to achieve annual performance targets, monitor, and report on kpi and market trends, identify opportunities to contribute to cost down initiatives and support the implementation of procurement policies and procedures.

you will develop and implement category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders, forging strong working relationships with local and global procurement teams and manage the rfx process for your assigned categories.

what are we looking for?

our ideal candidate will have proven category management experience preferably within a logistics or hgv equipment environment. it is crucial that you have a strong understanding of contract law and experienced in contract drafting, negotiating terms and conditions and competent in supplier evaluation and capability assessment.

you will have a proven track record of cost analysis models, knowledgeable with procurement tools and techniques and proficient in total cost of ownership (tco) cost modelling principles and the application with suppliers.

you will be experienced in building and developing exceptional internal and external relationships, a skilled decision maker, negotiator and influencer who is able to interact and engage with colleagues at all levels. you will thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment, confident in your ability to drive sustainable improvements that drive business performance.

what do we have to offer?

with a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. we offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. there's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

about tomorrow

we value your professional and personal growth. that's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within ceva. join ceva for a challenging career.

ceva logistics uk&i is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. we aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the uk and ireland.

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