Base: £57,700 to £72,000; bonus: 12%; benefits: 27...
Category strategy development and execution
Supplier relationship management and performance
Metal component supply chain knowledge
This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance
Job Summary
This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance.
The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between the business and suppliers to balance production requirements with supplier capability.
Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days annual leave, a 12% bonus, and a pension scheme where the company doubles contributions up to 10%.
Matching Summary
This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance.
Salary
Base: £57,700 to £72,000; Bonus: 12%; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, private medical, contributory pension
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Category strategy development and execution
Supplier relationship management and performance
Metal component supply chain knowledge
Cost reduction and inventory optimization
Commercial negotiation and contracting
Nice-to-have
Data-driven decision making capabilities
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Sustainable commercial outcomes focus
Risk assessment and mitigation experience
Key Requirements
Understanding of metal component supply and manufacturing
Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and negotiations
Proven track record in supplier relationship management