Category Management Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom JSS Search Full time

About the Role

This is a critical position in our supply chain team, enabling our client to achieve its strategic objectives of sustainably growing its network and improving its profit margin.

The successful applicant will support the company in the category management of centre utilities for 3,500+ locations globally (estimated spend of £70M) across 120+ countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective category management strategies to drive cost savings and efficiency.
  • Ensure costs are recovered through various avenues, such as customer payments, centre recharges, rebates, or other creative cost recovery methods.
  • Track and report on planned and validated savings targets, as well as consumption data.
  • Establish and cultivate robust relationships with key suppliers, fostering mutual benefits, enhancing quality and reliability, and driving innovation in supply chain processes and vendor partnerships.
  • Negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms and conditions, ensuring this process also prioritises value creation for clients and profitable cost recovery for the Category.
  • Support our ESG agenda as we work towards our net zero targets.
  • Conduct regular vendor performance measurements and management, emphasising continual improvement and innovation.
  • Approve large/technical/one-off expenditures.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align strategies accordingly while maintaining a client-focused approach that drives value and innovation.
  • Manage risks within the Category (including compliance with legislation) and develop contingency plans to mitigate them while identifying opportunities to leverage them to drive innovation and add value.
  • Stay updated on market trends and conditions that impact the Category, including pricing, supply/demand dynamics, and innovation opportunities, to ensure the Category's offerings remain competitive, valuable, and aligned with client's needs and expectations.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Category Management Specialist to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in category management, procurement, or a related field, with experience in utilities being an advantage.

They will be able to demonstrate experience in category management and overseeing strategic decision-making processes, as well as a strong understanding of commercial strategies to recover costs.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter, capable of understanding concerns, identifying solutions, and executing action plans, with strong organisation, time, and project management skills.

They will also have a proven track record of creating strategies that drive cost savings, efficiency, and added value through innovative product and service delivery.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and has a strong understanding of ESG principles.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, able to collaborate with various stakeholders to align strategies while maintaining a client-focused approach.

They will also have experience in contract/ legal agreements negotiations and closures, as well as a strong understanding of procurement policies, processes, and best practices.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and has a strong understanding of ESG principles.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.

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