Strategic Category Lead

16 hours ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Census Recruitment Ltd Full time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a **Strategic Category Lead** to join the Strategic Procurement team at a leading International Engineering and Manufacturing company in Plymouth.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Procurement, you will develop and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.

The position will span all Procurement Categories and collaboratively determine the most suitable and sustainable sourcing approach. The position will focus on driving the strategy that meets our business objectives. You will also be required to assess whatemerging challenges and opportunities might influence future procurement pipeline decisions.

**The Role**
- Developing and implementing clear category management strategies, ensuring sourcing strategy identifies and considers the risks relevant to reduce exposure for Indirect and Direct spend to achieving savings targets, improving quality and service levelsand achieving all other business objectives.
- Define measurement KPIs to demonstrate progress delivering maximum value from all third party spend
- Lead and execute tendering and negotiation activities together with the management of ongoing supplier relationships at a Company level. to support commercial and business objectives.
- Drive supplier engagement and capability, innovation and cost efficiency
- Project managing the delivery of plans and initiatives including performing cost/benefit analysis
- Be the category expert for responsible spend areas in order to fully understand the business needs and ensure compliance and performance as well as risk mitigation.

**About You**
- **Experience**: best practice procurement experience in contract management, sourcing strategies in both direct and indirect goods and services. In-depth knowledge of negotiation, value engineering, forecasting, competitor analysis, marketstructure and analysis, project management and be equally confident managing people.
- **Strong leadership**: coaching, setting direction and performance standards, influencing, motivation and management skills with a proven track record of networking and influencing both internally and externally.
- **Concise and influential communicator**: able to discuss complex issues with clarity and credibility to a cross functional audience of varied experience enabling effective decision making
- **Strategic thinking capability**: Makes balanced recommendations for delivering successful strategic projects and implementing complex change
- **Commercially astute analyst**, a natural problem solver with a strong understanding of leveraging operating efficiencies and opportunities to gain added value from suppliers
- **Resilient with a proactive focus**on reducing business costs and always has a plan to meet or exceed targets without being asked.
- **Excellent execution**:Develop skills to analyse, decide, prioritise and plan. Ability to balance short term requirements with long term objectives to achieve commercial goals.
- **Customer focused**: Understands the customer requirements in terms of the categories of spend and become the category expert. Always seeking to improve quality and service for our internal/external stakeholders.
- **Team player**: Works with colleagues to do what is best for the Company as a whole, ahead of divisional, department or personal goals
- **Qualifications**:You will be degree qualified and hold Chartered MCIPS or equivalent

  • Strategic Category Lead

    7 days ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom Butler Rose Full time

    A fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Category Lead has become available with my client, a manufacturer in the greater Plymouth area. The position will cover all areas of spend for the business and work with the wider team to determine the most effective sourcing approach to deliver value and efficiency improvement to the supply chain. You will spear head...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 month ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Job Description Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    2 weeks ago

    plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Job Description Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom Tqr Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site.The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 month ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    7 days ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Consultancy Ltd Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 month ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Consultancy Ltd Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom TQR Full time €45,000

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom TQR Full time €45,000

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got...

  • TQR | Strategic Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Job Description Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required. You will lead category management activities across a...

  • Strategic Category Director

    2 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Job OverviewTQR seeks a seasoned Procurement Professional to lead the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at our Plymouth site.Key Responsibilities:Drive material cost reduction improvements in line with company objectives, including effective project management.Develop and implement clear category management strategies, ensuring...

  • Strategic Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Company OverviewTQR is a global manufacturer with a strong presence in the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality products while driving cost savings and efficiency through strategic sourcing practices.Job Title: Direct Sourcing LeadThis role offers a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission of achieving excellence in...

  • Strategic Category Acquisition Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Procurement Professional to lead the strategic procurement of direct and indirect goods & services at our Plymouth site. The successful candidate will deliver category management activities across a portfolio of projects, focusing on cost optimization given the required quality and service.The ideal candidate will...

  • Category Management Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Consultancy Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Procurement Professional to fill the position of Strategic Category Lead. As part of our team, you will be responsible for leading category management activities across various projects, focusing on cost and quality improvements.About the CompanyTQR Consultancy Ltd is a reputable Global Manufacturer based in Plymouth,...

  • Strategic Category Lead

    1 month ago

    Plymouth, United Kingdom Tqr Full time

    Experienced Procurement Professional required for Global Manufacturer at their Plymouth based site.The successful candidate will be required to lead and deliver the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.

  • Category Lead for Global Sourcing

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Careers Full time

    About UsTQR Careers is a leading manufacturer dedicated to providing exceptional products and services. As a Strategic Category Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping our procurement strategy and driving business growth.Job Summary:This role requires a highly skilled and experienced procurement professional to lead and manage category management...