Category/Purchasing Manager

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Full time

We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager-Tech
Procurement at TalkTalk is changing. We have a vision of procurement as a function that delivers TalkTalk's business strategy through its suppliers. We're looking for people that think innovatively on how to best deliver for the business, are not constrained by a traditional procurement role, can influence in a complex and changing stakeholder landscape, and that won't take no for an answer.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a new team, influence the evolution of procurement in a household brand, and make a real impact on the performance of the wider business.

Success is defined by our impact on company KPI's including both financial and non-financial measures.
Identifying and prioritising opportunities where procurement can deliver value, delivering those opportunities through strategic sourcing or negotiation, putting in place appropriate contracts, and then managing performance against the resulting contracts through life
To represent procurement as part of relevant business area leadership teams, including Executive Committee and their direct reports
Building business cases and supporting them through the relevant governance
Being a positive and proactive member of the TalkTalk procurement team

Knowledge and experience of delivering value through strategic procurement activity
Experience running RFx processes, planning and running sourcing projects efficiently
Highly data literate with good working knowledge of Excel and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex and incomplete data sets
Working knowledge of financial accounting basics including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cashflow statements and the practical differences between them
Attention to detail while able to think strategically and long-term
Knowledge of commercial contracts, including drafting
Understanding of SRM principles, including performance and contractual management
Enthusiasm to grow and develop with training and attending industry events



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