Logistics Category Manager x3

The Business:

A leading supermarket chain with an award winning procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:
   • Develop and implement logistics procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
   • Conduct market analysis to identify potential logistics service providers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and conditions.
   • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
2. Supplier Relationship Management:
   • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key logistics service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
   • Monitor supplier performance and address any issues to ensure continuous improvement.
   • Conduct regular supplier evaluations and renegotiations to optimise value.
3. Logistics Optimization:
   • Analyse logistics operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
   • Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance the supply chain process.
   • Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure smooth and efficient transportation and distribution.
4. Budget Management:
   • Develop and manage the logistics procurement budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
   • Analyse spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
   • Prepare and present regular reports on budget performance and procurement activities.
5. Risk Management:
   • Identify potential risks in the logistics supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
   • Ensure that all logistics contracts include appropriate risk management provisions.
   • Stay informed about industry trends and potential risks that could impact the supply chain.

Key Skills:

1. Procurement and Negotiation:
   • Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly in the logistics sector.
   • Excellent negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with logistics service providers.
2. Analytical and Strategic Thinking:
   • Ability to analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and logistics operations.
   • Strategic mindset to develop and implement effective procurement and logistics strategies.
3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
   • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
   • Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
4. Financial Acumen:
   • Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis related to procurement and logistics.
   • Ability to prepare and present financial reports and analyses.
5. Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
   • Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management principles and practices.
   • Ability to identify opportunities for logistics optimisation and implement effective solutions.
6. Qualifications:

• Proven experience in logistics procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a retail or supermarket environment.
• Professional certification in procurement or logistics (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CLTD) is a plus.
• Proficiency in procurement and logistics software and tools