Category Manager

3 days ago


Hampton Magna, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Category Lead Manager 
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 6 months
£450 – £550 p/d (inside IR35)
Hybrid working: Remote & 1 day based in Warwick
Our client is a telecommunications company that specialise in projects across rail sector. They currently require a Category Lead Manager to support their procurement team and managing categories of spend across their Rail Projects.

Key Objectives:

Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Rail Projects and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa £30m.
Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Rail Projects
Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories
Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories
Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements
Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
Deliverables include:

Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s
Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms
Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy
Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution
Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities
Responsible for completion of Project Lifecycle gateway deliverables in a timely manner
Experience:

Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment
Experienced in people / team management
Experience in developing category plans and strategy
Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills
Skills/Qualifications: (Attained or working towards)

Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status
Essential:

A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation
A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology
For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson



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