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Category Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - COREcruitment
Description
Category Manager (Dried & Frozen) – Specialist Procurement Business - £60K + Benefits
Role: Category Manager (Dried & Frozen)
Location: Hybrid (Manchester HQ)
Salary: Up to £60K + Benefits (DOE)
My client is a specialist procurement business who have a fantastic reputation for the services they deliver for various business across multiple sectors.
They are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team.
The successful Category Manager will be responsible for all dried & frozen categories by implementing procurement strategies, managing supply base, negotiating the best deals and seeking for opportunities to increase and improve the categories.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or experienced Buyer to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
The Ideal Category Manager Candidate:
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment /
Role: Category Manager (Dried & Frozen)
Location: Hybrid (Manchester HQ)
Salary: Up to £60K + Benefits (DOE)
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