Category Manager
4 days ago
Location: Ipswich / Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months FTC
Salary: Competitive
Hours per week: Monday to Friday
Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to join our team at OCS UK & Ireland. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing indirect spend, with a focus on Fleet, Professional Services, Transport, Contingent Workforce, and Marketing procurement categories.
You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive category plan, aimed at maximizing value within the specified categories. Your expertise will be essential in creating a category strategy for long-term planning, negotiation, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a category plan to maximize value within specified categories.
- Manage and implement SLAs and KPIs with suppliers to drive supplier performance.
- Regular supplier engagement and management, building strategic, value-adding relationships.
- Support the Head of Indirect Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.
We are looking for a candidate with a broad experience in General Indirect Procurement Categories. You should have strong relationships with key stakeholders and C-suite, as well as the ability to advise on sourcing strategy and be accountable for end-to-end strategic sourcing process.
Desirable skills include good communication and influencing skills, results-driven with the ability to multi-task and prioritize, experience in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), and working towards MCIPS qualification.
Benefits- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Wide range of retail discounts
- Regular social and charity events
- Discounted gym membership
- Eye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glasses
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to CHROMA, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community
- Access to Opportunity, our internal Learning and Development platform
- Required professional membership fees paid for
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