IES Category Manager

The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The PositionIES Category Manager

Job Summary

Job title - IES Category Manager 

Location - Stenalees and Par - St Austell - Cornwall (IBL and Imerys offices) 

Hours of work - 40h a week - Monday - Friday

Salary - Competitive 

Are you an experienced Category Manager seeking a role where you can have real input in establishing the purchasing process? 

As an IES Category Manager for IBL (Imerys British Lithium), you will be responsible for implementing the Purchasing plans, within the framework of the BLI development project (including a new mine and a new plant). 

You will: Work in collaboration with Project Managers and Stream Leaders in purchasing activities (Capex & Opex) for our project, being involved in commercial bid tabulations, contract negotiations and contract finalisation. 

• You will: Work in collaboration with Project Managers and Stream Leaders in purchasing activities (Capex & Opex) for our project, being involved in commercial bid tabulations, contract negotiations and contract finalisation. 

• Ensuring the proper implementation of the Sourcing Request tool,

• Implementing routines with the project team to anticipate the future actions,

• Coordinating with other purchasing categories as appropriate,

• Managing the sourcing in collaboration with the technical teams and relevant categories,

• Participating in the qualification of suppliers,

• Launching the tenders that are under her/his responsibility,

• Supporting the Sustainability program of Imerys (Ecovadis registration and CO2 impact),

• Negotiating contracts,

• Attending the projects meetings,

• Collaborating with the legal department for the contracts preparation and in case of claim,

• Supporting the technical teams in case of claim and

• Supporting team to deploy Group IT solutions as SAP, IVALUA.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Company Sick Pay

• Car salary sacrifice scheme

• Health and Wellbeing Programme

• Flu and eye care vouchers

• Discounts on external retailers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• An opportunity to work in a role where each day is different and varied

s a Purchasing Manager, you will be the link/interface between the technical members, operators on the pilot plant and the rest of the purchasing organisation and project members. 

• You will have ideally worked on a project model, managing large tenders for equipment and services. 

• Have a Master in Business School or General Engineer with specialisation in purchasing.

• Have a CIPS qualification (ideally Level 7)

• Strong experience in purchases of industrial equipment, engineering contracts, work contracts, indirect services.

• Experience in procurement and interfaces between procurement and purchasing

• Experience in contract negotiation (equipment, engineering services).

Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health, safety and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you, we’re an organisation with a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position TypeFull time

and

Permanent

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.