Summary: Seeking experienced procurement professional for Senior Category Manager role, responsible for developing commercial strategies to optimize value-for-money, reduce supplier-related risks, and deliver exceptional sourcing events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Category Strategy Management: Lead and deliver sub-category strategies that support business objectives, challenging materials, specifications, and supply sources to improve value.
* Supplier Base Management: Ensure suppliers have necessary capabilities and are aligned with company requirements, handling issues with supplier performance as needed.
* Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement governance and post-award management.
* Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate new and renewal contracts with suppliers to secure service, quality, value, and supply chain security, leading negotiations for large, complex projects.
* Process Management: Manage procurement processes from inception to contract handover, ensuring diligent execution and compliance with corporate policy.
* Reporting & Monitoring: Track initiatives and supplier performance, reporting on financial benefits and risks.
Requirements:
* Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management in a commercial environment, with expertise in change management and category sourcing strategies.
* Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and process management skills, with strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work independently.
* Degree preferred, with 7+ years in a relevant procurement or supply chain role, with CIPS membership/accreditation advantageous but not essential.