ARE YOU READY FOR PERHAPS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF YOUR LIFE?

Do you see yourself as an engineering professional with solid procurement experience and an understanding how to manage big projects? Do you have passion for being the spider in the web, representing our company towards suppliers in one of our biggest Capex projects in the UK? Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit and are you eager to learn and grow together with your team? Then you might be the Category Manager Capex & MRO we are looking for!
And when we say big, we mean BIG: from our 34 factories we sold 710.000 metric tons of snacks in 2023.With a turnover of nearly €4.5 billion in 2024, we are one of the largest snack producers in Europe. Being privately owned, we can operate our business with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. In Dusseldorf, Zevenaar and Slough we manage the procurement portfolio for the entire Intersnack Group. Big enough for you?
You prefer to play this game in a stable, collegial, and very international team, and for a financially healthy organization where we always look at today’s challenges with tomorrow and the day after in mind.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, CIPS qualified, or strong relevant business experience, with 4+ years in procurement—preferably in engineering-related procurement.
• Strategic Procurement & Contract Management: Proven ability to handle and negotiate multi-million Euro contracts across Europe, with expertise in contract drafting, management, and commercial negotiations to drive business success.
• Project & Capex Management: Experienced in managing complex projects, including Capex installations, supply chain, and warehouse management, ensuring efficient operational execution.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: A proactive and assertive team player with excellent communication skills, capable of managing stakeholders effectively and driving change in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
• Technical & Mobility Requirements: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), comfortable with frequent UK travel, and holds a valid driving license.

• Developing and managing relationships with both new and existing Capex & MRO service providers.
• Aligning category strategy with local and international Engineering and Production needs.
• Lead Supplier negotiations, project kick-off meetings and support during FAT / SAT phases of Capex projects in the UK.
• Providing analytical insights on complex logistics databases to support strategy development and compliance tracking.
• Ensuring supply security and handling special requisitions, particularly in response to local requirements.
• Promote and manage a robust supplier base to secure Procurement targets for compliance and reporting, while ensuring sustainable and efficient Engineering projects