Procurement Category Manager - Imported Food

Our client is on the hunt for a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager with a focus on Imported Food. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive the success of an exclusive imported fresh product portfolio, boasting over 2,000 SKUs. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing direct import sourcing for fresh food categories and partnering with global suppliers and logistics partners to ensure smooth import operations. This role requires a strategic, analytical, and agile mindset, coupled with strong commercial and negotiation skills.

• Drive the success of an exclusive imported fresh product portfolio
• Manage direct import sourcing for fresh food categories
• Partner with global suppliers and logistics partners

What you'll do:

As a Procurement Category Manager for Imported Food, your primary responsibility will be to manage direct import sourcing for various fresh food categories. You will work closely with global suppliers and logistics partners to ensure smooth import operations. Your role will also involve optimizing the cost, quality, and availability of over 2,000 imported SKUs. Collaboration is key in this role as you will work closely with the Head of Direct Import and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

• Manage direct import sourcing for fresh food categories such as meat, milk, cheese, yogurt etc.
• Partner with global suppliers and logistics partners to ensure smooth import operations
• Optimize cost, quality, and availability of imported SKUs
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Direct Import and cross-functional teams
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency in procurement processes
• Monitor market trends and implement necessary changes in procurement strategy

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Procurement Category Manager - Imported Food position brings proven experience in direct import and international logistics, preferably within the food retail sector. You possess strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills that enable you to optimize costs while ensuring quality. Your strategic, analytical, and agile mindset allows you to adapt quickly to changing market trends. A professional presence coupled with strong communication abilities enables you to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

• Proven experience in direct import and international logistics, preferably in food retail
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Strategic, analytical, and agile mindset
• Professional presence and strong communication ability
• Ability to monitor market trends and implement necessary changes in procurement strategy
• Experience in developing strategies to improve efficiency in procurement processes

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry known for its commitment towards delivering high-quality products. They offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. Their inclusive culture promotes collaboration across all levels of the organization. They believe in nurturing talent from within and provide ample opportunities for career growth.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to new heights by joining a dynamic team, apply today!

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