Category Lead

1 month ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC Full time

Category Manager - Product & Supply Chain

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing opportunities where procurement can deliver value, delivering those opportunities through strategic sourcing or negotiation, and managing performance against resulting contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent procurement as part of relevant business area leadership teams, including Executive Committee and their direct reports.
  • Build business cases and support them through the relevant governance.
  • Be a positive and proactive member of the TalkTalk procurement team.
  • Deliver value through strategic procurement activity.
  • Run RFx processes, plan and run sourcing projects efficiently.
  • Work with highly complex and incomplete data sets to derive actionable insights.
  • Have a working knowledge of financial accounting basics, including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cashflow statements.
  • Have attention to detail while being able to think strategically and long-term.
  • Have knowledge of commercial contracts, including drafting.
  • Understand SRM principles, including performance and contractual management.
  • Be enthusiastic to grow and develop with training and attending industry events.
  • Have knowledge of Supply Chain best practices.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience of delivering value through strategic procurement activity.
  • Experience running RFx processes, planning and running sourcing projects efficiently.
  • Highly data literate with good working knowledge of Excel.
  • Working knowledge of financial accounting basics.
  • Attention to detail while able to think strategically and long-term.
  • Knowledge of commercial contracts, including drafting.
  • Understanding of SRM principles, including performance and contractual management.
  • Enthusiasm to grow and develop with training and attending industry events.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices.

About Us:

TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC is a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK. We know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customers we serve.


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