Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Kate+Co Full time £45,000 - £55,000

The KC Group are working with a well-established Financial Services Client in the Solihull area who are looking to expand their team by welcoming an experienced Category Manager on a Fixed Term Contract This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to develop their career further in a fast paced, growing environment.

Our client is offering an attractive salary to work on a Fixed Term Contract for a minimum of 6 months.

Identify and evaluate service providers based on factors such as expertise, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with UK requirements and standards.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with service providers to ensure favourable terms and conditions, including pricing, scope of work, performance metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.
Coordinate with business, legal and finance teams to review and approve contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.

Use Central procurement software to identify contracts review cycle, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance metrics.

Comply with central and regulatory control framework.
Support reporting requirements for Savings target allocated to PF UK, committee meeting pack inputs and local procedures update.
Performance KPI and SLA industry standards
~ Commercial acumen
~ Good understanding of contract law
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