Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Category Manager - Manufactured Products & Waste Services - Hybrid
**Your new company**
A major, well established organisation within a unique industry who do specialist work and projects across the UK. This is a multi-billion pound operation with some very exciting projects to be involved with. They're looking to appoint a Category Manager tojoin their Procurement team on a permanent basis.
**Your new role**
Managing the day-to-day operations of procurement / category management activity for the category. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Manufactured Products & Waste Services category team to support in shaping the strategy for commercial activity acrossthe organisation. You will work as part of a team of category managers responsible for the development of category and sub-category strategies, whilst championing strategic collaborative procurement activity. You will lead on the assurance of ManufacturedProducts & Waste Services procurement strategies, leveraging your skills and expertise to ensure best practice and value for money delivery. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and progress in the Procurement & Supply chain function.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Support the development of sub-category strategies and/or procurement strategies.
- Validates and assures that the pipeline of projects specific to their sub-category are mapped and understood, to govern prioritisation, compliance, risk and value for money.
- Leads or assures on procurement activities performed within their sub-category; this may include the design, analysis, negotiation and evaluation of tenders or assurance/management of existing contracts.
- Ensures timely completion of procurement activities to maintain compliant continuity of supply, whilst guiding the business on the correct routes to market and associated timing.
- Takes accountability for delivery against sub-category specific targets, including; cost reduction, contract management, supplier performance, supply-base rationalisation and SME compliance.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- MCIPS, expert membership of IACCM, MRICS or equivalent professional qualification and obtains/deemed capable of obtaining ADC Grade A or B(ASR) Grade within 18 months of assuming role;
- Experience within Manufactured Products & Waste Services category management is an advantage
- Solid and proven commercial experience in a complex organisation and experience of developing and delivering category strategies.
- Experience of managing OJEU procurement activity or procurement activity in a similarly regulated environment.
- Analytical mind-set, commercial acumen, with competent influencing and negotiation skills

**What you'll get in return**
- Competitive + up to 30% performance based bonus
- Hybrid / flexible working options available
- Excellent Civil Service Pension, you will be eligible for the Alpha, Career Average pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday + eight days Bank Holiday
- Option to buy or sell up holiday
- Flexible working location: Warrington, Cheshire, Whitehaven, Cumbria.

**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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