Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago

Reading, United Kingdom Signet Recruitment and Retention Full time
Procurement Category Manager

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our client's team. As a key member of the procurement function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure the client remains a leader in commercial arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supplier Management: Oversee a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and added value throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Market Insight: Provide in-depth category knowledge and market insights to internal stakeholders. Develop category strategies, support sourcing events, and manage category-level risks.
  • Commercial Expertise: Utilize your commercial expertise to help swiftly adapt to market changes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate proactively with internal stakeholders to shape category strategies, understand business needs, and manage spending and suppliers.
  • Tender Management: Lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for goods and services.
  • Supplier Interface: Serve as a key contact with suppliers within the category.
  • Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting on sourcing projects using available tools.
  • Compliance: Adhere to company and department standards, policies, and procedures.

Location and Working Hours:

  • Base Location: Reading - Hybrid.
  • Working Hours: 36 hours per week.

Requirements:

  • Networking Skills: Ability to build productive relationships across the team and collaborate to develop flexible solutions.
  • Challenging Norms: Capable of challenging industry norms and identifying opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Negotiation Expertise: Experience in leading complex supplier negotiations, up to £100m in value.
  • Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of pre and post-deal processes and their impact on delivering value.
  • Influence and Change Management: Proven ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers to drive meaningful change.
  • Supply Chain Experience: Some experience in complex supply chain environments.
  • Risk Management: Ability to prioritize and manage risk and complexity effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Up to C.£55,000
  • Employer Pension Contribution: Up to 12%
  • Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements

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