Category Management Specialist

4 weeks ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom JSS Search Full time

About the Role

This is a critical position in our supply chain team to enable our client to meet its strategic objectives of sustainably growing our network and improving our profit margin. This role supports the company in the category management of centre utilities for 3,500+ locations globally (estimated spend of £70M) across 120+ countries.

The successful applicant will help to manage the end-to-end process for supplying our centres with utilities, including identifying the right suppliers, securing the best market rates to manage our cost base, whilst meeting the sustainability requirements of the group. They will continually review and optimize our contracts, as well as driving cost reduction initiatives through technology in our centres.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective category management strategies that drive cost savings and efficiency and create additional value for clients through innovative service and product delivery.
  • 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 prioritizes 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, emphasizing 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 have a proven track record of creating strategies that drive cost savings, efficiency, and added value through innovative product and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, with excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. They will be able to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to drive commercial performance and deliver against strategic objectives.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced Category Management Specialist looking for a new challenge, please apply today.

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