Category Manager

3 days ago


Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time
About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in Birchwood Park, Warrington. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing commercial negotiations, and leading contract drafting and negotiation. You will also manage the relationship with our contingent labour Managed Service Provider and develop SRM activities in alignment with business objectives.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, and experience using standard procurement tools such as Oracle / SAP and MS Office software.

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Job Description
  • Strategic Planning:
    • Develop and implement procurement strategies for contracted out services in consideration alongside market analysis, cost drivers, and overall business objectives.
    • Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop category strategies, considering business plan requirements, strategic goals, and emerging risks.
  • Supplier Management:
    • Manage the relationship with our contingent labour Managed Service Provider to ensure continuous improvement, value for money, and efficient business delivery.
    • Develop and implement SRM activities in alignment with business objectives, including Performance Reviews, monitoring of SLAs, and KPIs.
  • Risk Management:
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with labour procurement.
  • Performance Monitoring:
    • Track and report on supplier performance and contract compliance.
    • Tracking of data and reporting, including Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Experience using standard procurement tools such as Oracle / SAP and MS Office software.
  • Ability to use excel or other tools to carry out basic data analysis.
Benefits

We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our benefits include free single medical cover, digital GP service, family-friendly benefits, and reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.


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