Average Category Manager salary in the UK

Have you got procurement Category Management expertise? We've got a fantastic opportunity for Category Managers to join our busy Procurement team on a fixed term basis. Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you’ll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work / life balance. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role As a Category Manager you will support the delivery of a number of key change sourcing projects, working collaboratively with project teams. Ideally, we're looking for Category Managers who have experience within Development, Construction, Property Services or Corporate Services procurement activities. Responsibilities include: Overseeing your categories and analysing trends in spend; supplier engagement; contracts to develop strategic procurement solutions to deliver effiencies and benefits to the businessDelivering a portfolio of sourcing projects from end-to-end, ensuring the business receives value for money, meets project timelines and delivers to a high high standardLeading supplier engagement and sourcing activity from definition of requirements and sourcing, through to tender and life cycle managementBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business plans and objectives as well as any challenges, opportunities and identifying any risksUndertaking market research, including on Suppliers, Markets and framework opportunities to support active procurement projectsEnsuring all expenditure is identified with routes to market being clearly definedIdentifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value in terms of sourcing exercises; onward effective supplier management and strategic procurement What we're looking for You'll need to have demonstrable experience within a similar role in procurement, ideally with a background in Development, Construction, Property Services or Corporate Services procurement activity. You'll also need: Strong experience in supplier relationship management, ensuring you seek value for money deals with suppliers who are committed to delivering a high service to SovereignUnderstanding of the principles of procurement with the ability to transfer and apply this understanding to different projects across multiple categoriesTo be well organised with a high attention to detailAn agile approach with the ability to work successfully on multiple projects at different stages, effectively prioritising tasksTo be self-motivated and an active collaborator, sharing ideas and working cohesively with the wider teamAn understanding of, or exposure to, PCR projects is beneficial to this role but is not essential We work closely with one another and we're looking for someone who really invests time to form strong relationships with team colleagues. With a focus on customer experience, you'll demonstrate our values in everything you do. Your benefits We have some great benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salaryFlexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possibleOptions for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

The Role: : Take responsibility for / support the category management of nominated customer(s); to support category process in line with the Sofina & Customer strategic objectives to deliver category growth Our Company : Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group. At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you. Duties Include : Build relationships with key buying / category / range contacts, that makes Sofina the most trusted supplier in the category.Support development of a category, innovation & brand cycle which works 12 months from the customers planning processes, helping them to drive the long term growth of the category.Have a robust view on sector, category & consumer trends and can identify future opportunities and gaps.Bring together shopper insights, market & retailer data to best understand & present the market & the consumer dynamics.Lead category reviews, identify issues & develop recommendations to drive growth for Sofina & our customers in line with strategies & objectives.Monitor outcomes through category analysis and make recommendations to correct if / when necessary.Deliver agreed reporting schedule to retailer ensuring that range review recommendations, range change reviews and NPD performance tracking is all delivered in a timely manner that fits to retailer planning horizons. Skills and Experience Required : Good communicator, trustworthy, friendly & professionalCommercial awarenessExperienced of in working in a commercial / category environmentPreferred experience with various data delivery platforms (Kantar, IRI, Nielsen) and to be self-sufficient for the majority of day-to-day data mining & sourcing requirementsHighly analytical & able to distil large quantities of data, information & ideas into key insights & actionable recommendationsOrganisational skills; prioritisation & time managementStrong sense of team working, believes in winning as a team and creating a culture of best practiceFlexible in the approach to workload The Benefits : Competitive SalaryCompany Bonus SchemeCar AllowanceCompetitive Contributory PensionOnline Benefits HubHealthcareLife assurance schemeFree onsite parking

Category Manager required by Food FMCG business. Applicants need category management skills gained within a marketing, product or portfolio focused role within; food, FMCG or retail sectors. 2 days onsite in Bournemouth. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing opportunities to maximise product and portfolio synergies and profitability across the European Region. Based in Bournemouth x2 days per week, the Category Manager will collaborate closely with colleagues in; Business Development, Product Management, Project Management and Marketing across Europe. Specific duties of the Category Manager include: Monitor and improve portfolio & SKU performance -NPD / delistings etcDrive profitable product mix and improve product mix revenue managementMarket and Category Analysis activitiesDevelop Category and Product training presentations for distributors and customersMaintain compliance with sales and marketing activityWebsite maintenance and newsletter distributionContribute to development of Ecom agenda for portfolio/brand. Category Manager applicants should meet following criteria: Experience of product portfolio development within FMCG, Food or RetailProject Management skillsExperience of analysing data sets.Excellent communication, interpersonal and professional skillsBusiness/Commercial acumen, financial management and marketing skills, allied with a strategic mindsetComfortable in a matrix structured organisation with a requirement to be in Bournemouth 2 days per week.