Category Expert - Marketing
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Carlsberg UK
Northampton,
England
Do you have the local and global market knowledge it takes to join one of the UK's largest beer and beverage companies within our pivotal role of Category Expert with a knowledge/specialism within Marketing?
Congratulations, you're in the right place.
You probably know us best for Carlsberg and Carlsberg Export. But, there's more to us than meets the eye. From Tetley's to Tuborg, San Miguel to Somersby Cider - we produce lots of leading brands. We also brew over 1 billion pints of beer each year and, last year, we made a £20m investment in a new bottling line at our landmark Northampton brewery. We are the official beer of the England football team, not to mention our partnership with the UK's best festivals - Glastonbury and Download to name just a couple.
Right now, we're looking for a highly analytical Category Expert who will be primarily responsible for handling execution of category strategies in countries on behalf of the Global Category Manager. You will understand local business requirements and supply markets, coordinate cross border implementation and provide input to category strategy.
As our Category Expert, you will have a good knowledge of source-to-pay processes and will be comfortable working with an analytical approach. Proficiency in IT is, of course, a given, but you'll also need knowledge of SAP or a local ERP system. Solid experience in RFx related support, common knowledge of e-auction development and execution and experience with Supplier Relationship Management are also requirements. The role is primarily responsible for understanding local business and supply markets, so as to fulfill global and local purchasing needs, support local implementation and local stakeholder management on an ongoing basis.
To rise to the challenge you will need knowledge and experience of International work experience in related industry with a strong Marketing and Sales procurement background. You will have a strategic approach, be results driven and have a structured approach to planning and organising. A great collaborator and with excellent communication skills, you're used to influencing and negotiating and not afraid to challenge others when necessary.
On top of the culture and career development opportunities that make working with us so rewarding, we also offer a competitive package with an impressive range of benefits, we'll also give you a product allowance for you to enjoy our products responsibly with friends and family, flexible benefits scheme and generous holidays. So, what are you waiting for?
How To Apply
Use the link below:
https://www.careersatcarlsberg.co.uk/vacancy-details/401