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At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'​ worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Title:                 Procurement Category Manager

Function:         Procurement Indirect

Location:         North-West – Hybrid

Contract:         12 months fixed term 

Are you currently a Buyer or Category Manager in Procurement and ready for a new challenge? There is an opportunity to join our Indirect Procurement team, to shape new and existing categories, get involved with projects, initiatives and build your own career. Apply now to be a part of shaping the future of Procurement at Warburtons. 

The Recipe  

Our Indirect Procurement Category Manager works alongside other Category Managers who report to the Senior Procurement Manager - Indirects, as part of our wider central Procurement Team and has a close working relationship with key internal stakeholders in centre and across the business.

In this role you will work closely with other functions to develop and deliver category plans for the relevant indirect services that drive value in materials and services pricing, supporting our quality, service and cost objectives whilst reducing supplier risk.  This role will initially be managing the PPE, Office, and Travel categories, with opportunity to expand to other business services

Our Procurement team is leading the way by supporting our Centre Head Office and UK Site Operations teams with Category, Supplier and Contract Management. Leading by example, you’ll be driving change and influencing people through times of transformation and growth, it’s never been a better time to join us.

Essential Ingredients  

A broad range of procurement experience as a Buyer / Category Manager
Developing and implementing category strategies
Adaptable style in changing environments, new categories and challenges 
Project Management experience
Proven track record of developing stakeholder relationships, and cross functional working
Experience of Supplier Relationship and Contract Management
Strong Analytical skills  

Extra Dough  

You will want to know what your bread is worth:

Competitive Base Salary and Benefits
A slice of the annual profits
Family time is important to us, and we know it will be to you, so you can purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave.
Award winning company matched pension scheme.
Private medical insurance and life assurance. 
Products you will love along with deals and retail discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! 
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.  

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do