Procurement Category Manager

7 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Omega Full time £55,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Industry: Rail

Job Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum + Final Salary Pension

Profile – Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

Our client is a leading provider if passenger transport across Europe. With a large presence in mainland Europe, they pride themselves on providing a service that connect people and communities safely.

Job Role – Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Procurement Category Manager (Indirect) shall lead the procurement strategy for indirect services ensuring value for money and fit for purpose contracts.

Leading a small team who will deliver the procurement strategy in ensuring that the key control and governance set out in procurement policy are adhered to. This will include coordinating all procurement activity from sourcing the market, through to formalising the procurement approach, carrying out the procurement activity, through to contract award and ongoing supplier management

Duties – Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

  • Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the company procurement policy and ensures adherence. Ensures continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures.
  • Supports development of appropriate procurement strategies that support value for money objectives.
  • Develops and maintains a plan of all procurement activity to meet business needs and advises on resource needs and options.
  • Running of major procurement projects, both regulated and non-regulated, including co-ordination and production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards and reports.
  • Partners with key stakeholders across the business to understand key requirements/Customer profiles for their business units seeking products to best match these criteria.
  • Facilitates development of a company's relationship with existing and potential suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management.
  • Works closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure adherence to contracted terms and conditions to maintain a high level of commerciality and relationship with key suppliers.
  • Proactively engage key suppliers to help strengthen and improve their performance and provide transparency to help alleviate current or future service issues including ensuring non-conformances are managed and addressed in a timely manner.

Experience/Qualifications – Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

  • Experience in procuring direct and indirect goods and services particularly within an IT, Rail, or transport related industry.
  • Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex procurement activities.
  • Membership of CIPS

Candidates who are currently a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager could be suitable for this role.

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