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Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom AllPoints Fibre Full time

As the Category Procurement Manager at AllPoints Fibre youwill be reporting directly to the Senior Category Procurement Manager. Youwill play a pivotal role in supporting strategic procurement initiatives, optimising supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices within the Business Services IT category supporting all IT projects outside of core IT (non IT systems) as well as generalist Indirect Procurement (Business Services).

Support the Senior Category Procurement Manager in developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy for the IT and Business Services category in alignment with overall business objectives, fostering innovation, cost savings, and supplier diversity.
# Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and conditions, managing performance, and ensuring a reliable supply chain.
# Cost Management : Monitor market trends, analyse spend data, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the highest quality standards and service levels.
# Strategic Sourcing : Lead and support the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier selection, RFx creation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management, to ensure best-value solutions.
# Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across the business including Legal and Finance to align procurement activities with business needs and provide expert guidance.
# Risk Management : Identify potential risks within the IT and Business Services category and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
# Innovation and Technology: Stay informed about emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices within the telecoms industry to drive innovation and competitiveness in procurement processes.

We are looking for someone withprogressive experience in procurement and sourcing within generalist categories and IT. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of procurement trends, technologies, and supplier landscape, as well as experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiation. You will be exceptionally analytical and have strong data-driven decision-making abilities, and be an excellent communication with stronginterpersonal skills.Proficiency in procurement software and tools is also advantageous.
Wellness support - We offer an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), private medical insurance, dental cover, eyecare vouchers, income protection insurance, group life insurance, and more.

~ Financial wellbeing - In addition to the support provided by our EAP we offer a contributory pension, income protection insurance, group life insurance alongside other benefits.

~ Time out- All our employee's start with us on30 days annual leave allowance (pro rata) plus bank holidays. We also have enhanced leave plans should you become unwell or need to take time off for parental leave.

Established in 2021, AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network.

We are on a missions to create a wholesale network that can serve millions of homes and businesses connect to a better digital future.
To help us achieve this mission we need a Category Procurement Manager to take us on this journey.
AllPoints Fibre value diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Help us create a secure, inclusive digital world where diversity fuels innovation;

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