Category Manager

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Technical Network Recruitment Ltd Full time

Senior Category Manager £70,000+ per annum
Hybrid
Car Allowance
Bonus
Permanent – Full Time


Our client is seeking a seasoned category expert to drive the Digital & Commercial Category forward. Drawing on your extensive experience in this domain, you will craft and execute strategies, pioneering innovative commercial arrangements.



Strategic Leadership: Take the helm in the procurement process, infusing a strategic and innovative approach to category management that forms the backbone of our commercial endeavours.

Supplier Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring contractual obligations are met while actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the contract lifecycle.

Category Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and execution of end-to-end category strategies across short, medium, and long-term horizons. Evaluate initiatives to maximise value and outcomes, adeptly balancing risk and opportunities.

Thorough comprehension of stakeholder and corporate requisites across short, medium, and long-term scopes.

Proficiency in engagement, enabling effective support, influence, and constructive challenge of stakeholders to optimise commercial outcomes.

Capacity to lead and furnish business insights on all facets of supply market dynamics, regulatory and internal frameworks, suppliers, and technological advancements.

Aptitude for market insights, trends, opportunities, and risks.

Management expertise in categories circa £100 million, bearing significant strategic risk to the organisation.

Experience in negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters, with the ability to exercise judgement regarding acceptable levels of contractual risk and supply resilience.


Background in: Digital or Telecoms or Networks or Infrastructure or Cyber - Essential
Regulatory experience is beneficial.



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