Category Manager

1 week ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Kate+Co Full time
Category Manager
  • Contract or Temp
  • West Midlands
  • Posted 6 hours ago

KCGroup

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. The salary is paying between £45, – £55, per annum.

To be considered for the role of Category Manager we are looking to speak with candidates who have experience in the following:

Key Responsibilities include.

  • 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).
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and specifications, and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs, providing appropriate advice and support.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.
  • Lead process' for contracts under remit, including drafting documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting qualified vendors.
  • 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.

To be considered for the Category Manager you must have experience in:

  • Educated to degree level (or with commensurate experience)
  • Results focused.
  • Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
  • Able to prioritise and organise.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly numerate
  • RFx process
  • Sourcing Activity
  • Practice of procurement in an FCA-regulated context
  • Performance KPI and SLA industry standards
  • Commercial acumen
  • Good understanding of contract law
  • Cost leverage and optimisation
  • Negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders throughout the business.

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