Assistant Category Manager, Baby

3 weeks ago

Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Metropolitan Housing Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager to join our team at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH). As a key member of our Commercial Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and leading strategic sourcing and purchasing programs to deliver value for money and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead strategic sourcing and purchasing programs to deliver value for money and excellent customer service
  • Take the commercial lead to contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects
  • Identify and work to exceed internal and external customer expectations
  • Develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing program for your defined categories
  • Contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects
  • Keep abreast of and ensure overall compliance to the latest internal financial procedures, relevant legislation, and regulatory procurement compliance
  • Work with stakeholders to support a compliant balance of a flexible and commercial approach to project management
Requirements
  • Relevant and specialist commercial/industry experience in purchasing and supply in a senior management role
  • Experience in the Housing Sector is ideal
  • Robust procurement knowledge comprising advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing, and interpersonal skills
  • Contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills
What We Offer
  • 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) per year
  • 2 volunteering days per year
  • An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year
  • Supported family-friendly approach with extended parental leave
  • Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • Life assurance cover 3 x your salary
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Hybrid Working
  • Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs
  • Tenancy deposit - interest-free loan to help with rental deposits and season ticket loan
  • Access to extensive learning and training opportunities
  • Colleague virtual social platform
  • Career progression across the organisation
  • Employee Assistance Programme
About Us

At Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We work collaboratively to educate, support, and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve.

We are part of the disability confident employer scheme and want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self.

We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well, and recommend improvements.

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