Category Manager

2 months ago


Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom BDR Thermea Group Full time

1. Provide the best possible experience on our site
2. Collect statistics to optimize site functionality

The Category Manager role reports to the Global Procurement Manager - Indirects, and will work with internal and external stakeholders across the group (Site Management Team, Site & BDU Procurement Teams) to develop a coherent future-proofed supplier base strategy. They will work to support all sites across the Group, to drive supplier performance improvement from Group Suppliers. This will involve managing the relationships with Group Suppliers on behalf of BDR Thermea, as well as drive cost down and identify performance improvement.

There will also be the opportunity to set in place supplier strategies and group policies in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Build performance metrics, and own performance against key cost, sustainability and performance related KPI’s

On a daily basis you’ll be responsible for, but not limited to :

Contributing to Commodity sourcing strategies and ensures alignment with procurement policy and procedures.

Provides support to the Procurement Manager in developing a business listing of preferred suppliers.

Supports and maintains a needs-based segmentation of the supply base.

Supports in addressing queries and issues relating to procurement processes and procedures.

Establishes local service level agreements with end users, in conjunction with the procurement manager.

Observes and enforces purchasing ethics.

Ensures adherence to, and staff understanding of, purchasing policies and procedures to ensure standards are upheld.

Suggests and works with the procurement leadership team to establish, process improvements, contributing to implementation and adherence on-site.

Monitors supplier performance and informs relevant stakeholders about this performance under the guidance of procurement leadership.

Identifying stakeholder requirements and support the execution of Commodity plans.

Identifies and actions cost-reduction opportunities and procedures.

Liaises closely with end-users to determine their requirements, providing input into the sourcing process. Ensures end-users requirements are sufficiently detailed in an appropriate format.

Negotiates local or regional contracts in conjunction with relevant procurement managers.

Advises end users of suitable items of acceptable quality at the most cost-effective prices.

Ensures items are delivered on time and expedited where necessary. Follows up on all outstanding orders and takes appropriate action.

Invokes conditions of purchase against defaulting suppliers.

Administers the tendering system as a member of the adjudication committee.

Compiles and submits monthly work reports to senior stakeholders.

About you:  

We want to make sure you’re set up for success in our mission. To be successful in your application you’ll need to have experience; 

  • Team Working: able to collaborate and communicate across multi-functional matrix teams across the Group
  • Negotiation: Prepares for and applies a range of negotiating tactics to achieve win-win commercial and non-commercial outcomes.
  • Supply base management: Segments the supply base to optimise the number and mix of suppliers to direct resource investments accordingly.
  • Procurement due diligence: Ensures the organisation and its suppliers enter contracts aware of the relevant deliverables, timescales, costs, risks and other commitments.
  • Working with data: Proficient in collecting, handling, analysing and presenting various types of data. 

What we offer:  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Diversity and inclusion:

We welcome each and everyone of the differences that make our people intrinsically unique and able to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

What’s it like to work at Baxi UK and Ireland?

Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We’re focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.

Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.

Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry.

Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us

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