Assistant Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

Are you a detail-oriented and motivated professional looking to make an impact in procurement and category management?

The Assistant Category Manager plays an integral role in supporting effective procurement and contract management for a specific category of goods or services within us. You will leverage your knowledge of procurement best practice and problem-solving skills to assist the Category Manager in optimising cost, quality, and delivery of critical goods and services.


Day to Day Duties

  • Maintain a good knowledge of market dynamics within the assigned category(s), including supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and potential supply chain risks.
  • Responsible for system level commercial ownership of the relevant categories and contracting, including maintaining the pipeline and contract register and ensuring adherence to associated policies and processes
  • Proactively identify and escalate potential supply chain disruptions to the Category Manager for further action.
  • Work collaboratively with the Category Manager and other procurement team members to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.
  • Identify areas for improvement within the assigned category and propose solutions to enhance efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain a good understanding of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract administration processes relevant to a regulated environment.
  • Deliver procurement strategies and projects in line with category management strategies for designated categories.
  • Analyse procurement data, identify potential issues, and propose solutions to ensure adherence to budget, quality, and delivery timelines.
  • Manage end to end procurement processes from market engagement though sourcing to contract award and management.
  • Maintain a working understanding of the types of contract relevant to the assigned category for example Call-off Order Forms, Masters Services Agreements, NEC4 suite of contracts, Memorandums of Understanding etc.
  • Assist with contract creation, negotiation, and administration, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, including within the nuclear industry.
  • Build effective supplier relationships and maintain communication.
  • Support contract management activities, including due diligence, performance management, service improvement etc.
  • Ensure adherence to governance, legislative and policy requirements where accountable for procurements and contracts.
  • Maintain risk registers and support risk management strategies including supply chain and modern slavery risk management
  • Support stakeholder management and engagement, by developing and managing productive relationships with stakeholders in other functions to deliver effective commercial and contract management services.
  • Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier information, and contract documents, ensuring adherence to filing and data management protocols.
  • Actively participate in training opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of category management principles, industry regulations, and advanced procurement practices.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing assigned tasks and adhering to deadlines.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

  • Understanding of Category Management and demonstrable experience of developing category strategies through application of a data driven methodology and engagement with supply markets. A working knowledge of relevant category(s) is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new concepts quickly and contribute to finding solutions for procurement and contract management challenges.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, communicate clearly with suppliers, and maintain professional relationships.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and willingness to learn new procurement software tools.
  • Proficient in procurement software tools and data analysis techniques.
  • Commercial knowledge and experience across the full commercial lifecycle
  • Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement is beneficial but not essential.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Ideally MCIPS qualified (or working towards achieving the qualification), this is perferrable but not a necessity.

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