Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom Checkatrade Full time

Senior Category Manager (Professional Services)
Checkatrade - the trusted foundation of every home

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Category Manager to join our busy procurement team which is going from strength to strength. This is a critical role where you'll be responsible for commercial leadership of professional services, HR, facilities, BPO and operations supply categories. Securing exceptional commercial outcomes with Tier 1 suppliers and overseeing the Vendor Management Framework are further responsibilities. You’ll act as a Business Partner to Directors and Contract Owners, providing advice and guidance for Procurement and supplier-related matters. In addition, you’ll support the Procurement Transformation programme. Hybrid working applies with 3 days in the office minimum and these days can be split between the two offices.

You'll support our Professional Services function by delivering discrete elements of Procurement Transformation, with a relentless drive for process simplification. You’ll drive contract completion, taking a proportionate approach to managing risk and liaising with Legal, Data Privacy, Infosec and Finance to assure strong contracts. Additionally, you’ll play a key part in training other team members as and when necessary to aid in their development. A forward-thinking digital business with impressive growth plans.
A fast-paced senior procurement role within a team that is rapidly professionalising.
We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Deliver at pace, with good prioritisation across multiple projects. Sound expertise across commercial negotiations, contract review and drafting.
Exceptional commercial and financial acumen, with a solid understanding of how to create value from supply agreements.
A strong understanding of contract law principles and sound commercial acumen.
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