Category Manager - Procurement

Responsibilities

• Understand historic and future expenditure profiles in the category
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and jointly work up category strategies
• Develop and deliver procurement and supply chain strategies
• Supporting internal and external monitoring of supply chain relationships, ensuring that supply chains are as efficient as possible and meet the needs of the organisation
• Support end to end procurement process for a specific set of products and services within the categories ensuring the successful delivery of contracts that adhere to all relevant EU legislation's, value for money principles and commercial probity
• Ensure effective lines of communication with stakeholders to keep them appraised of relevant information and progress with projects
• Provision of analytical support to Head of Procurement and team members in support of strategy, the delivery of benefits, all relevant legislation and change management

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• MCIPS Qualified
• Relevant Contract Management & Procurement experience at leading a strategic category
• The ability to provide strategic advice and guidance, understanding risk appetites and application of the relevant laws.
• Adaptable to change and the ability to think laterally.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience, specifically negotiating contracts with a wide range of suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating proven ability to build trust and influence with across the organisation and with suppliers.
• The ability to demonstrate drive.
• Proven and demonstrable procurement experience within a similar organisation.
• Proven ability to focus on value for stakeholders.

Please note, this contract has been deemed by the client to fall inside of IR35.