Category Manager for Utilities firm in Berkshire

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full time

Category Manager for Leading Utilities firm based in Berkshire (hybrid) - £50,000

Exciting Opportunity: Join a Leading UK Utilities Firm as Category Manager

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with one of the UK's foremost utilities companies? Here's your chance to be a part of their dynamic procurement team as a Category Manager, driving forward their expansion and strategic transformation initiatives.

If you're passionate about procurement and eager to pioneer innovative category strategies with a focus on sustainability, this role is tailor-made for you. As a Category Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and implementing cutting-edge strategies while actively engaging with stakeholders and category leads. With sustainability as a core value, your contributions will be instrumental in shaping a greener future for the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, leveraging market insights to develop robust category strategies.
  • Lead procurement tenders aligned with category objectives.
  • Cultivate Supplier Relationship Management and spearhead commercial negotiations.
  • Strategically manage and optimize the supplier base while proactively mitigating risks.

Role Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; CIPS or MCIPS certification preferred.
  • Proven experience in direct procurement, particularly within FIDIC/NEC contracts.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in end-to-end category management.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of driving cost reductions in indirect spend.
  • Proficient in construction contract drafting.

Joining a well-established, multi-billion-pound enterprise spanning the UK and Europe, this role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. With the flexibility for hybrid work, you may also have the chance to travel to various sites across the UK and internationally. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a competitive salary of £50,000. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of utilities

If you're looking to elevate your career and seize this opportunity, then please email Lucy at .

Key Words:

Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Sustainability, Strategic Reconstruction, Transformation, Innovation, FIDIC, NEC, CIPS, MCIPS, Category Strategy, Stakeholders, Risk Management, Berkshire, Windsor, London, Reading, West London, Slough, Henley, Woking, Bracknell, Datchet



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