Category Management Director
6 days ago
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead our category management team in implementing business transformation. This is a 18-month fixed-term contract opportunity with flexible working options from Thales Reading, Crawley, Templecombe, Bristol, or Belfast, with occasional travel to Belfast.
This role requires a proven track record of delivering strategic sourcing and supplier management projects that drive value for the business and end customers.
- Lead major supplier selection exercises to support business needs and implement category strategies.
- Manage the acquisition process through RFIs and/or RFPs, ensuring end-to-end performance responsibility.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, driving continuous improvement and monitoring their performance on quality, cost, delivery, contractual compliance, and innovation.
- Have experience managing suppliers to achieve above-target performance and knowledge of supplier development techniques.
- Contribute to innovative supply chain and procurement analysis that adds value to the business and end customers.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive base salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a variable compensation plan bonus. The company offers 27 days annual leave, plus 1 additional company day, UK public holidays, and the option to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities and communities. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion.
Beyond the standard benefits, you can customize your package to suit your needs with our flexible benefits platform, which includes health cash plans, family cover private medical insurance, buying/selling annual leave, gym membership discounts, and more.
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