Your Role
If you are a Procurement expert who will enjoy the responsibility of delivering transformation activity, and helping ensure a best in class cost base within your assigned categories then this could be the opportunity for you.
You will lead the development and implementation of category strategies by providing thought and commercial leadership to cross functional colleagues and collaborating effectively in a complex environment.
The category teams need to be able to provide credible commercial guidance in often complex scenarios for categories that directly impact on operational capability so you will be exceptionally commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills
Although prior experience in a relevant category role would be desirable, we are open to applications from individuals with an interest in switching categories in order to progress career development.
We are interested to speak to Category Manager candidates for various categories including strong indirect/GNFR generalists.
The Specifics
Develop category strategies to build and maintain a pipeline of delivery opportunities.
Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive forward category initiatives
Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the relevant function.
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities
Contribute to our cost and cash programme.
Create & maintain successful supplier relationships and develop future strategic partnerships
“Let's find out about you”
Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management.
Adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver real value for the business
Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
Adept at balancing and anticipating the needs of various stakeholders.
Experience in influencing senior levels within a large organisation.
Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.
Personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of projects
Category Specifics
