Category Management Lead

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

AWE is seeking a highly skilled Category Management Lead to join our team. As a Category Management Lead, you will be responsible for implementing category strategy and managing day-to-day C&PS organisational requirements.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a procurement specialist with strong stakeholder management skills and previous public sector procurement experience or highly regulated environment experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategy to drive operational efficiency in alignment with Commercial Processes and Strategies.
  • Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability.
  • Manage allocated supplier relationships and lead, coach, and develop a team of leaders.
Requirements
  • CIPS certification or studying towards it is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms, including NEC and AWE Standard Terms.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Benefits
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme.
  • Flexible working requests.
  • 9-day working fortnight and 270 hours of annual leave.


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