Richard K.
Category Manager - Third Party Manufacturing @Carlsberg Group
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WORK HISTORY
Category Manager - Third Party Manufacturing @Carlsberg Group
Hemel Hempstead, GB
Manage third-party manufacturing category for breakthrough brands including Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Plenish, Aqua Libra and The London Essence Company, as well as larger brands Tango and Pepsi• Oversee procurement spend exceeding £40 million, ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery• Align Group-wide category strategies with regional and local teams to meet business objectives• Lead supplier relationship management, including RFx processes, contract negotiations, and performance reviews• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), value engineering, and sustainable sourcing in line with Group standards• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimisation strategies• Provide strategic category insights to support budgeting and executive decision-making• Act as a key liaison between procurement, supply chain, and commercial teams at the Group level• Serve as a senior escalation point for major supplier disputes and operational issues
EDUCATION
Longsands College
A Level
Longsands College
GCSE
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD K.
A category manager highly experienced in managing projects and resources in an effective…
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