Category Manager

6 months ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Kate+Co Full time
Category Manager
  • Contract or Temp
  • KCGroup

    The KC Group are working with a well-established Financial Services Client in the Solihull area who are looking to expand their team by welcoming an experienced Category Manager on a Fixed Term Contract 
     
    This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to develop their career further in a fast paced, growing environment.
     
    Our client is offering an attractive salary to work on a Fixed Term Contract for a minimum of 6 months. The  salary is paying between £45, – £55, per annum.
     
    To be considered for the role of Category Manager we are looking to speak with candidates who have experience in the following:
     
     
    Key Responsibilities include.
     

    • Identify and evaluate service providers based on factors such as expertise, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with UK requirements and standards.
    • Negotiate contracts and agreements with service providers to ensure favourable terms and conditions, including pricing, scope of work, performance metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs).
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and specifications, and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs, providing appropriate advice and support.
    • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.
    • Lead process’ for contracts under remit, including drafting documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting qualified vendors.
    • Coordinate with business, legal and finance teams to review and approve contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.
    • Use Central procurement software to identify contracts review cycle, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance metrics.
    • Comply with central and regulatory control framework.
    • Support reporting requirements for Savings target allocated to PF UK, committee meeting pack inputs and local procedures update.

     
     
    To be considered for the Category Manager you must have experience in:

    • Educated to degree level (or with commensurate experience)
    • Results focused.
    • Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
    • Able to prioritise and organise.
    •  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    •  Highly numerate
    • RFx process
    • Sourcing Activity
    • Practice of procurement in an FCA-regulated context
    • Performance KPI and SLA industry standards
    • Commercial acumen
    • Good understanding of contract law
    • Cost leverage and optimisation
    • Negotiation and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to liaise with stakeholders throughout the business.

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