Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Category Manager Category Manager required to join the growing procurement function of a large and complex enterprise business that is serving millions of customersIn this exciting Category Manager role, you will work across the full end-to-end procurement cycle for your category, managing a portfolio of suppliers, carrying out market analysis, leading and evaluating tenders and developing and executing strategies that will ensure the business is market-leading in its commercial arrangement.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager who is looking for the next step up in their career and you will get to join a supportive, collaborative team where you will have the trust and autonomy to deliver and realise benefits for the business.Day-to-day you will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure expectations are met and supporting these suppliers in delivering additional value
- Building up strong knowledge of your category and supplying market insight to internal stakeholders
- Formulating, getting buy-in, delivering and executing category strategies and sourcing events
- Providing support to the Category Lead/SME and identifying/managing category-level risk
- Becoming the commercial expert for the category enabling the business to quickly adapt to any market changes.
- Engaging proactively with internal stakeholders to shape category approach, business needs, spend and suppliers.
- Leading and evaluating competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services
- Understanding and adhering to the company and department standards, policies, and procedures
- Capable of leading complex supplier negotiations from GBP20m-GBP50m in value
- Solid networking skills with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the team and with suppliers
- Evidence of being able to influence internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive meaningful change
- Ability to challenge industry norms and proactively seek out opportunities to deliver sustained improvements in performance
- Good understanding of pre and post deal processes and how better information and improvements in process can deliver value to the organisation
- Some understanding and experience of operating in complex supply chain environments
- Ability to prioritise and manage risk and complexity effectively
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom The People Network Full timeCategory ManagerJoin the procurement team of a large enterprise serving millions of customers. As a Category Manager, you will handle the end-to-end procurement process for your category, manage suppliers, analyze markets, lead tenders, and implement strategies for market superiority.This role offers a great opportunity for career progression in a supportive...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom The People Network Full time £45,000 - £55,000Category Manager Category Manager required to join the growing procurement function of a large and complex enterprise business that is serving millions of customersIn this exciting Category Manager role, you will work across the full end-to-end procurement cycle for your category, managing a portfolio of suppliers, carrying out market analysis, leading and...
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Category Manager
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Category Manager
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Category Manager
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Category Manager
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Category Manager for Utilities Firm
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