Category Manager - Packaging

Function: Procurement

Location: Market Drayton - 3 days onsite

Travel: As needed to sites across the UK

At Müller, we take pride in creating products that are cherished by millions. To continue delivering quality, value, and innovation throughout our supply chain, we are on the lookout for a Category Manager to join our dynamic Procurement team. This is your chance to take ownership of a defined area of spend, craft robust category strategies, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive long-term value.

• Ensure continuity of supply and uphold quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with Business Units, providing insights, challenges, and clear recommendations.
• Support budget planning and forecasting with accurate category data.
• Present market insights to facilitate effective decision-making and operational planning.
• Represent Group Procurement Packaging in Business Unit meetings and support decision-making.
• Act as an escalation point for supply or quality challenges.

• Analyze procurement markets to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.
• Lead tenders, cost analysis, and negotiation activities to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with Business Units and Group functions.
• Support new product launches by ensuring the right suppliers, contracts, and materials are in place.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
• Manage categories with an annual spend of approximately €50 million.
• Support other Group Category Managers in UK projects as needed.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers in collaboration with internal partners.
• Drive supplier performance through proactive management and structured performance reviews.
• Lead contract creation and management, ensuring clear KPIs and service levels.
• Support continuous improvement through the Balanced Supplier Scorecard and supplier development initiatives.

• Leverage category expertise to identify innovation and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver measurable value creation through market intelligence and supplier collaboration.
• Support process and system improvements across the Procurement function.

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management principles.
• Experience managing medium-scale spend profiles within a complex organization.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and present with confidence.
• Strong analytical skills with a strategic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Fluency in English.

Be part of a Procurement team that plays a crucial role in shaping how Müller sources materials, services, and innovation across the Group. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real impact on the performance of a business that millions of households rely on every day.

In return for your commitment, drive, and enthusiasm, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave that increases with service
• Flexible benefits programme
• Access to a Rewards Benefits Programme with discounts across 800 retailers online and in-store

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