Senior Category Specialist
15 hours ago
Company Overview
">A leading energy company is driving growth and investment while striving for a greener, cleaner United Kingdom. They seek mid-senior level indirect procurement hires to support their ambitious net zero goals.
">Job Description
">This role involves leading end-to-end procurement activities, developing and implementing effective category strategies, and executing strategic sourcing events across indirect procurement.
">Key Responsibilities:
">- Develop and implement effective category strategies to deliver cost savings and long-term value across various indirect procurement categories.
- Execute strategic sourcing events, including identifying best sourcing strategies and leading the process from market engagement to final award.
- Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for improvement and offer recommendations for action.
- Identify and mitigate risks within spend areas to ensure smooth procurement delivery.
Salary: £78,000 - £88,000 per annum, with a 20% bonus and double-matched pension up to 12%
">Skills and Qualifications:
">- Degree educated or CIPS / MCIPS qualified
- Previous procurement experience of delivering value and cost savings through lean techniques and commercial acumen
- Indirect procurement experience within professional services, property, fleet, consulting, banking, tax, HR, benefits, L&D, etc.
- Procurement experience within complex environments on large-scale, multi-national, or cross-functional projects
Location: West Midlands, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Surrey, Berkshire, Reading
">Benefits:
">This role offers a competitive salary, excellent bonus structure, and a comprehensive pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced procurement professionals seeking new challenges.
">Keywords: senior buyer, category manager, procurement manager, sourcing manager, senior procurement manager, indirect procurement, professional services procurement, infrastructure procurement, property procurement, HR procurement, travel procurement, legal procurement, audit procurement, networks procurement, telecoms procurement, PCR, public procurement, utilities, energy, construction
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