Senior Category Manager

6 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Full time

Our client, based in South Hampshire**,** is currently recruiting for a Senior Category Manager to join their growing Procurement Team.

Our client is proud to be launching an exciting Capital Project working on expanding their estates and student accommodation across the organisation.

**Duties will include (but not limited to)**:

- Reporting into the Deputy Head of Procurement and line managing a team of four consisting of a Procurement Manager and Procurement Officers
- Leading on the procurement of a specific major category with values of up to £600 million spend across the organisation
- Holding responsibility for the production, maintenance and implementation of effective category plans, reporting on progress each month
- Managing the contracts and suppliers to ensure best value and continuous improvement and monitory to the supply chain
- Researching assigned category areas, identifying movements in price and new suppliers in the market
- Acting as a Business Partner and lead on develop strategic partnerships, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant clients and suppliers
- Providing expert advice and guidance on legislation and regulations relating to procurement

**Experience required**:

- Demonstrable work experience delivering complex procurement projects within a category management approach
- Understanding of the strategic context for procurement within a large and complex organisation
- Ability to plan activities with an appreciation of the long-term issues
- Demonstrable leadership, organisational and planning skills

**Rewards and Benefits**:

- Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home
- Annual leave: 30 days, plus up to six (6) Closure days & eight (8) Bank Holidays, totalling up to 44 days leave per year
- Pension: Defined Benefit pension (Contribution 21.4%)
- Potential for CIPS sponsorship

**Working hours**:

- 37 hours per week
- Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Procurement, Management, Team Leader, Supervisor, Coordinator

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