Looking for a role where you can develop short/long-term plans to optimise spend, reduce total cost of ownership and align with company goals? Then look no further We have partnered with a food manufacturer looking for a Strategic Category Manager to lead the commercial and supplier agenda for key categories across our UK and European businesses.This is a strategic role, not a transactional one. You ll bring market insight, long-range planning and cross-functional leadership to help us grow profitably, build resilient supply and bring new ideas to market faster.What you ll do Build a clear fact base covering spend, demand, supply markets, cost drivers and risks, and turn it into sourcing roadmaps and decisions.Develop three-year category strategies and annual execution plans, aligned with business growth priorities and our global procurement agenda.Lead strategic sourcing end to end, from market engagement and RFI to should-cost analysis, negotiation and contracting.Deliver measurable value through competitive sourcing, specification optimisation, cost avoidance, payment terms and supplier-enabled innovation.Partner with Commercial, RandD, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal and Sustainability to support growth, innovation and capacity expansion.Bring suppliers into the growth agenda early, and lead strategic supplier relationship management, including business reviews and joint improvement plans.Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, financial, ..... full job details .....