Procurement Category Manager
1 week ago
Job Title : Highly Experienced Category Manager – Property Reports to : Head of Procurement Location : Buckinghamshire - Hybrid Working 2 days in the Office 3 Days from Home Salary : Up to £60,000 - Depending on experience General Scope of Post To drive a business partner approach with senior stakeholders ensuring delivery of professional advice, guidance and challenge that is underpinned by expert knowledge of spend areas under control. To develop and implement supply chain solutions that align with the business goals, are "fit for purpose" and that deliver both tangible benefit and value to OSJCT. Key Accountabilities Drives implementation of and continually reviews procurement strategy with key stakeholders to support delivery of OSJCT objectives. Develops relevant supplier relationships that will aid the delivery of OSJCT's strategy, drive innovation, continual improvement and best practice. Optimises value and manages risk for OSJCT's third parties spend within the category. Ensures, via collaboration with the business and through project execution, that agreed project targets are delivered to time and budget. Educates stakeholders and promotes best practice procurement to drive maximum benefit and compliance Number of Direct Report This role has no direct reports Financial Responsibility The role covers an addressable third party spend of circa £20m and will be involved in all major procurements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Person Specification ESSENTIAL Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent. CIPS or equivalent qualified or qualified by experience in procurement and strategic sourcing roles. Experience: Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including: Strategy development. Tendering. Commercial and contract negotiations. Supplier relationship management. Demonstratable stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and reporting skills DESIRABLE Experience of health and social care ESSENTIAL Knowledge: Category Management principles. Best practice procurement principles. Evaluation, commercial and risk analysis. Change and Project Management. Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities. Specific Skills: Identifies and exploits opportunities for continual improvement both with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Balances value across business priorities (financial, performance, risk, safety etc.) The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and constructively challenge when required. Good communication and presentation skills. Decision making – ability to make decisions in a timely manner. Interpersonal Skills: Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously. Fosters collaboration and team working. Ability to establish and maintain a high level of personal and professional credibility at all levels. The ability to build and maintain trusting relationships both internally and externally. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to prioritise workloads and effectively manage expectations. Team Skills: Team orientated – an individual that fosters collaboration and teamworking. Ability to influence teams / team members to deliver appropriate procurement decisions.
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