Strategic Procurement Lead for Highways and Associated Spend

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Telent Technology Services Limited Full time
Category Manager Team Lead - Strategic Procurement Role

Telent Technology Services Limited is a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, and we are currently seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead our strategic procurement efforts in highways and associated spend.

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager to join our team as a Category Manager Team Lead. In this role, 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 primary focus will be on driving cost savings and delivering value to our organization through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities. You will also be responsible for evaluating suppliers, implementing iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy, negotiating flow-down terms for complex agreements, and managing internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a procurement organization, with a proven ability to develop and implement category plans and strategies. Excellent negotiation skills and techniques, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills, are essential for effective stakeholder management.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including 34 days holiday, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year, a company pension scheme, family-friendly policies, occupational health support, and access to a wellbeing portal. Our Telent Reward scheme also provides discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, and shopping.

About Us

Telent is a dynamic and growing company that offers a wide range of career opportunities across various sectors, technologies, and clients. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture that values diversity, respects individuality, and celebrates innovative ideas. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact and joining a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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