Procurement Category Lead
3 days ago
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
- Develop and implement category strategies to optimize the sourcing, buying, and management of third-party services
- Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Analyze category landscapes to develop and implement sourcing strategies
- Work with stakeholders to create a program of contractual activity, including RFPs, benchmarking, direct negotiations, and renewals
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the categories, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Policy
- Drive continuous improvement across category areas
- 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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