Category Management Director

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Abellio Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Management Director to join our team at Abellio Group. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting the business in procurement activities, ensuring compliance with business and group policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the procurement process for indirect purchase requirements, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions
  • Negotiate contracts and amendments, leveraging your commercial and contractual expertise
  • Collaborate with the wider team and external stakeholders to obtain approval for key contracts
  • Provide commercial and contractual advice to the business, influencing business thinking and approach
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external lawyers and stakeholders
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a Category Management role, ideally within a large, complex organization
  • CIPS qualification or active study towards it
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness, with excellent negotiation and contract management skills
  • Ability to interpret complex legal documentation and provide clear guidance to the business
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills, with a strong track record of delivering results
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days per week in our Birmingham office
  • Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company
  • Defined Benefit pension scheme, one of the best in the UK
  • 75% discount on all other train company travel tickets
  • Retail discounts and career development opportunities


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