Procurement Category Manager

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Project People Full time
  • Category Procurement Manager - IT
  • Theale\Hybrid
  • Perm Role
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

The Procurement Manager will develop appropriate commercial strategies and approaches to optimise value for-money and minimise supplier-related risk.

The Procurement Manager will own, develop & deliver sourcing events (both traditional & e-sourcing) which fully align with Corporate Procurement Policy. Financial contribution will be linked to an industry standard methodology and aligned with commercial structure.

Working in conjunction with a range of internal stakeholders, the Procurement Manager will drive commercial benefit, service improvement and process efficiency.

The Procurement Manager will actively support functional owners and SMEs in managing relationships and delivery performance to support the achievement of functional objectives and targets.

Key Deliverables:

  • Category Strategy Management
  • Supplier Base Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Commercial Contribution
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Process Management

What is needed for the role

  • CIPS Qualified
  • Hands-on category management, negotiating and presentational skills.
  • RFP/Sourcing Event management.
  • Goal deployment of strategy and process creation.
  • Strategic and collaborative thinker. Complex problem solver and guide / influencer to others in the resolution of complex issues. Independent worker.
  • Experience delivering change and improvement across partnerships and organizational boundaries. Ability to design, develop and manage Category sourcing strategies.
  • Ability to Design, develop and manage operational models, processes and governance structures.

Should you be keen on the role, please click on Apply



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