Indirect Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Reed Procurement & Supply Chain Full time

**REED Procurement** are partnered with a leading electronics company specializing in new technologies for industrial use. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their team as an **Indirect Category Manager**,this role will be responsible for all indirect spend in **Chelmsford** and any cross-UK requirements.

The role is a highly hands-on, team-oriented opportunity where daily collaboration and a commitment to being in the office are highly valued. If you are seeking a challenging and dynamic work environment where everyone is in the office every day, this couldbe the perfect opportunity for you.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Maintain effective relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers, addressing quality, service, and performance issues
- Choose suppliers based on the company's strategy and business goals, utilizing category and market knowledge
- Develop and execute sourcing strategy, including preparation of competition documentation
- Collaborate with various functions across the business to ensure support and coordination
- Identify innovative solutions to improve procurement process
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Procurement strategy
- Manage contract negotiations, execute procurement strategy for categories, products, and services
- Develop strategic suppliers to drive cost savings and efficiencies

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in cost reduction, innovative action plans, and strategies
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence
- Flexible approach
- Self-motivated with experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Supplier risk management experience
- Broad range of indirect procurement experience
- CIPS certification (desirable but not required)

**Role Benefits**

The role is offering a competitive salary package of £60,000 pa, along with a host of work benefits including several opportunities for professional growth and training.



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