Sugar & Sweeteners Category Head
Core
Lead global sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for the Sugar & Sweeteners category (200 M£ spend) to drive cost savings, sustainability, and supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Category Head (Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, and commodity cover plans for raw materials.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Procurement / Commodity Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic sourcing & supplier management
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management (SRM), contract negotiation, market analysis, should-cost modeling, financial hedging, cross-functional leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Matrix organization experience, reformulation knowledge, sustainability roadmap development, innovation platform management
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Design and implement 2-3 year forward sourcing strategies; negotiate frame agreements with global suppliers; execute commodity cover strategies; drive productivity roadmaps for sustainable savings; map market requirements and identify new suppliers; build long-term supplier relationships; finalize contracts with global stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight