Procurement Category Lead

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom N Brown Full time

Procurement Category Lead Role

Avoiding waste and achieving best value in the sourcing and procurement of third-party services is crucial to the success of any business. As a Procurement Category Lead at N Brown, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies to optimize the sourcing, buying, and management of third-party services within their categories.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement category strategies to optimize the sourcing, buying, and management of third-party services
  2. Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
  3. Analyze category landscapes to develop and implement sourcing strategies
  4. Work with stakeholders to create a program of contractual activity, including RFPs, benchmarking, direct negotiations, and renewals
  5. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the categories, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Policy
  6. Drive continuous improvement across category areas
  7. Operate with a governance and risk mindset to drive successful Supplier Relationship Management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of indirect procurement experience across various categories or relevant category
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Experience of working in a category-led team and managing stakeholder relationships

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
  • Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit
  • Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution


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