Procurement Category Lead Specialist
4 days ago
We are seeking a highly experienced Category Lead Manager to join our team at Telent Technology Services Limited. As a key member of our Procurement department, you will be responsible for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa 20m.
Your main duties will include:
- Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M value categories and complex categories.
- Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy.
- Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements.
- Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
- Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience.
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