Category Manager

1 week ago


Witham, United Kingdom Rutherford Briant Full time

Rutherford Briant are looking for a Category Manager for Essex Fire and Rescue Service. The main purpose of this role will be to develop category-specific purchasing strategies within the Property/Estates procurement division and roll them out.

This brand-new role provides a fantastic opportunity to embrace the full procurement cycle, from setting the procurement strategy for the sector (FM / Construction) to managing the procurement process and ongoing contracts.

You will need to have strategic thinking and practical negotiation and communication skills by building your category from the ground up within the service's procurement team.

While the rescue service is based in Essex, the footprint for applicants can be stretched much wider as you will be given the opportunity to work flexibly for four days a week, with the requirement to be in the office one day per week.

As well as the opportunity for flexible working, these roles are packaged with generous salaries, the Essex Fire and Rescue Service local government pension scheme, and more.

Key Tasks

To deliver the full sourcing life cycle, from strategy creation and execution (supplier qualification, assessment, selection, and contract award) through to implementation (supplier mobilisation and transition) and contract and supplier management.

Establish working relationships within the organisation, project teams and collaborative partners

Identify external third-party expenditure required and translate ideas into comprehensive proposals and presentations to influence stakeholders.

Establish and lead cross-functional and cross-programme teams to manage the development and implementation of the purchasing category strategy.

Deliver the purchasing category strategy - including sourcing activities through insight and analysis of category areas.

This is a Hybrid Working role with potentially only 1 day needing to be worked from the office.


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