Indirect Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Centric Talent Full time

Location - Ashby-de-la-Zouch (hybrid role with occasonal travel to Head Office)
Contract opportunity
Your commercial focus and continuous improvement mind set will support the business to drive cost from the operations and engage with supply partners to introduce new technology, innovation and ideas to deliver significant value to the business
Communicate supply risks and mitigation proposals to Management and Stakeholders for consideration
Lead all contractual negotiations with suppliers to ensure that commercial propositions are secured upon the most favourable Terms & Conditions of business
Manage the supplier selection process through to contract implementation.
Ensure contractual agreements are met in full by measuring & monitoring performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and service, including stakeholder feedback
Strong contribution towards the Annual Procurement Plan and achievement of annual performance targets
Support the implementation of effective Procurement Policies & Procedures
Monitor and report against agreed Key Performance Indicators and market trends
Prepare recommendations following commercial evaluation of Suppliers business proposals
CAPEX and or Capital expenditure projects
Good understanding of identifying risks within the supply chain process
Capable of independently leading the negotiation process and building a negotiation chronology
Strong understanding of contract law and experienced within contract drafting and the negotiation of Terms and Conditions of business is essential
Proven track record of cost analysis models for the procurement of goods and services
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint
If you feel you have the relevant experience, wed love to hear from you, apply today



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