We are currently recruiting for Category Manager - Indirect to join our passionate and driven team based at our client’s site in Ipswich.
Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, the Indirect Category Manager is a strategic role with primary responsibility for managing Indirect spend, with a predominant focus on Fleet, Professional Services, Transport, Contingent Workforce, and Marketing procurement categories for OCS UK & Ireland.
Collaborating closely with key internal stakeholders, both Group and UK&I, the Indirect Category Manager will be expected to develop and implement a comprehensive category plan aimed at maximizing value within the specified categories.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a category strategy for long-term planning, negotiation, and compliance.
* Highlight risks and issues with current contracts, identifying and implementing improvements.
* Manage and implement SLAs and KPIs with suppliers to drive supplier performance.
* Regular supplier engagement and management, building strategic, value-adding relationships, managing end-to-end sourcing activities, and supporting the Head of Indirect Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.
About You:
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
* Have broad experience in General Indirect Procurement Categories.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and C-suite.
* Advise on the sourcing strategy and be accountable for the end-to-end strategic sourcing process.
* Understand supplier markets relating to Indirect Procurement, ideally around Fleet, Contingent Workforce, Professional Services, Transport, and Marketing to bring knowledge, innovation, and opportunity to deliver commercial advantage to OCS.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
* Results-driven with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
* Experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
* Working towards MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
* Wide range of retail discounts.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Join our Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events.
* Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders.
* Immediate access to “Opportunity”, our internal Learning and Development platform.
* Required professional membership fees paid for.
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