Category Management Expert

19 hours ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom RM Education Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to join our team at RM Education. This role will be responsible for managing the category strategy and operations, while also managing relationships with suppliers.

The successful candidate will have commercial accountabilities for all activities, including supplier ownership, contract management, and negotiation of SLAs. They will also be responsible for agreeing and driving supplier performance metrics, as well as providing procurement services to support the commercial delivery of the business.

A key aspect of this role is understanding and managing risks and opportunities related to suppliers, as well as training and supporting sales teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the category strategy and operations
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers
  • Drive supplier performance metrics
  • Provide procurement services to support commercial delivery of the business
  • Understand and manage risks and opportunities related to suppliers
  • Train and support sales teams

Requirements:

  • Commercial experience in a similar role
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing demands
  • Experience working with suppliers and stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available
  • Performance-related bonus


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