Category Manager

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Algeco UK Full time
{"Job Description": "

Job Title: Category Manager - Direct Spend

Job Summary: We are seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct spend categories.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost control, driving quality assurance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supplier Selection and Management: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate favourable terms and agreements, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, and optimise the supplier base to drive cost efficiency while maintaining service quality and performance.
  • Cost Control: Monitor and control procurement budgets to maximise efficiency and reduce expenses, and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality.
  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procured goods/services meet quality and safety standards, work with suppliers to promptly resolve quality issues, and ensure relevant SLAs are in place, monitored, and achieved.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Deliver measurable savings within set timelines, develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, support strategic managed services partner selection and management, and stay updated on market trends and technological advancements.
  • Contract Management: Collaborate with the legal department to ensure robust contract agreements, negotiate and manage supplier contracts for advantageous terms, regularly review and update contracts to meet changing business needs, and lead supplier development, including dispute resolution.
  • Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to ensure procurement specifications are met and approved supplier lists are adhered to, and collaborate across teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and goals.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and ESG standards in all procurement practices, identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, and manage supplier governance through contract management to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years in direct spend category management.
  • Degree or relevant technical qualification.
  • Experience in construction, manufacturing, or engineering environments is preferred.

Skills:

  • Work at Pace: Adaptability to change and fast-paced work environments.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional collaboration and communication abilities.
  • Self-Motivated: Proactive and driven individual.
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Initiative: Independent and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective Negotiator: Confident negotiating at various levels and across cultures.
  • Change Agent: Ability to lead and drive change.
  • Professional Ethics: Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct.
  • Continuous Improvement: Commitment to learning and development.
  • Willingness to Travel: Essential, with a valid driving licence.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and execution abilities.
  • Project Management: Competence in managing projects.
  • Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Influential: Strong influencing skills to introduce and drive change.
  • Customer Focus: Proven ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.

Diversity and Inclusion: Algeco UK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and excellence, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

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