LOCAL CATEGORY MANAGER

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller's London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. Company Overview Asahi Europe & International is a premium scale brewery group headquartered in Prague with operations spanning Czech, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Netherlands, Italy, UK and with exports to over 90 countries. With over 128 years of history, our portfolio includes premium local and international brands including Pilsner Urquell, Tyskie, Dreher, Kozel, Peroni, Grolsch and Japan's most well-known beer Asahi Super Dry. Main Purpose of the Job Manage and develop a team consisting of Local Category Specialists. Act as an expert for the own category in the local market and voice local business needs with group category teams. Implement the category strategy locally with the objective to drive a sustainable procurement value, and actively manage risks and stakeholders. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relevant market mechanics and trends. Accountabilities and Deliverables Support the group category manager in defining and implementing category strategy for efficient sourcing aligned to business needs / priorities. Negotiate contracts and support LCS as needed in negotiation and contract implementation. Define, implement and keep strategies for locally managed categories up-to-date aligned to business needs / priorities while striving for operational and transactional excellence and driving Procurement's CSR and sustainability agenda. Perform analysis using internal as well as external data to understand the impact of market trends, competitors and suppliers on internal business requirements and vice versa. Proactively involve with/manage stakeholders to understand their business and requirements to provide meaningful and relevant support. Promote one team spirit between countries and categories to enable best practices, synergies and leverage. Deliver against procurement KPIs, monitor and track results, initiate actions in case of deviations focusing on value creation and operational efficiency. Manage supplier relationships, support classification and categorization of suppliers including supplier evaluation, accreditation and performance/quality controls. Ensure in cooperation with relevant functions (Legal, Tax etc) that contracts with suppliers are in place. Manage category/supplier related risks such as price volatility, supplier stability and volume assurance. Acting as a change agent, drive discussions with business and lead continuous improvement projects aiming to deliver further Total Cost of Ownership and Integrated Spend Management opportunities. We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

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