Senior Category Manager

1 month ago


United Kingdom Lottoland Limited Full time

What you will do:

  • Lead and coordinate the commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, planning and commercial analysis and producing high quality presentation material.
  • Manage sourcing projects and negotiations for the category from stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, supplier and contract negotiation, supplier relationship management.
  • Develop and implement long term category and sourcing strategies for all spend across the service function. Manage the processes for contract variations, change requests and other contractual documents.
  • Manage contract expiry, termination, extension, and renewals.
  • Support the implementation of the procurement strategy and policy.
  • Manage and resolve contractual disputes as well as working closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice related payment issues.
  • Monitor, review and manage delivery performance and create monthly reports.

Who you are:

  • 5 years’ experience within a procurement environment from an Online or regulated sector
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Studies and MCIPS procurement qualification•
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to present and summarise a business case to an Executive audience.
  • Experienced in preparing RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s and Bid Agreements
  • Experienced in evaluating or monitoring contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
  • Experienced developing and using metrics to manage the procurement process.
  • Commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • 37 days off, including holidays and flexible public holiday options.
  • Tailored relocation packages.
  • Flexible working.
  • Career progression and coaching.
  • Mental health support.
  • Inclusive environment.
  • Exciting team events.
  • Premium Healthcare.
  • Subsidised gym membership.
  • Fresh fruit and refreshments.
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