Senior Category Manager

2 months ago

Berkshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time

Are you a Category Manager with experience of both digital services and goods for resale? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge, where you can join a growing, developing department?

I'm recruiting for a Category Manager to join a procurement function based in Berkshire. This is a hybrid role with 1 day in the office and the rest at home.

As Category Manager you will report directly to the Procurement Director and have responsibility for developing procurement and sustainability strategies and supporting the profitable growth of the business. You will focus on achieving value for money, improvingmargins and supplier relationship management.
You will also lead commercial discussions, negotiate with 3rd party suppliers and also manage supplier relationships. You will also establish and maintain procurement best practice and governance while improving processes.
In order to carry out this role, you will need the following:

- Previous experience in a procurement role ideally procuring digital services and goods for resale
- Ideally CIPS qualified
- Strong commercial acumen, with extensive and relevant experience of drafting and reviewing commercial terms, contracting and subsequent vendor management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to structure RFPs, evaluate RFPs against a broad set of evaluation criteria and provide recommendations for vendor selection.
- Strong communication, internal customer and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to operate in a complex and diverse stakeholder environment.
- Proven influencing skills and ability to work collaboratively

In return you will receive a salary of circa £65,000 plus benefits
This is a hybrid role based in Berkshire with 1 day in the office and the rest at home. There will also be the requirement to travel to London once a month
If you meet the above criteria, please do not hesitate to apply

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