Procurement Category Specialist

4 weeks ago

Windsor, United Kingdom Centrica Full time

We are Centrica We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future .

An opportunity to play your part – As the newly appointed Category Specialist in Data, your role involves developing and executing a Category strategy in partnership with stakeholders and Category leads. Your goal is to carry out procurement projects that deliver the best commercial benefits for Centrica. You will be offering support to key categories within both direct and indirect Procurement. Your focus will be on improving sourcing agility, decreasing turnaround time, and fostering a self-service Procurement environment across multiple categories.

Location:  UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

Work together with business stakeholders to devise a procurement activity plan that considers new business needs, business strategy, upcoming risks, and contracts with suppliers that are due to expire. Utilize a deep understanding of market dynamics (employing tools like Porter’s Five Forces and Kraljic) and cost drivers specific to the goods/services/technology in question to shape the category strategy. Develop market entry strategies in cooperation with business stakeholders. Direct procurement tenders in accordance with the category strategy. Oversee commercial negotiations. Guide the drafting and negotiation of contracts, working alongside Commercial Legal and specialist legal teams. Foster Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities in alignment with the Centrica SRM framework. Oversee the contract governance process in partnership with business stakeholders (Group Contracts Committee). Handle risk management in collaboration with risk SME teams. Manage and enhance the supplier base within the category, including purchasing channels and the category playbook to facilitate tactical sourcing. Collaborate with the Procurement Function to ensure the best experience for stakeholders.

What’s in it for you –

Competitive salary of up to £50000 plus bonus potential. Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap. Pension scheme. Company Funded Healthcare Plan. 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

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