Category Manager
Up to £50,000 + Hybrid Working
Birmingham, West Midlands
Excellent Benefits Package including Hybrid Working, Free Travel, Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and more!
As a Category Manager, you will oversee the contractual relationships between the business and various stakeholders. You will serve as a key liaison across all business directorates, guiding procurement activities in adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
2. Manage tendering processes for indirect purchases across multiple company directorates
3. Negotiate and prepare contracts to fulfil business requirements and franchise commitments
4. Liaise with the Client Relationships & Contracts Team and DfT for contract approvals
5. Provide commercial and contractual advice as needed
6. Act as the primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts
7. Attend contract review meetings and provide management reporting
8. Assist in reviewing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures
9. Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts in meeting business needs
10. Navigate a challenging environment, communicating effectively within the company and with external organisations
11. Adhere to Abellio Group Procurement Policy and WMT Procurement Strategy
Job Challenges:
12. Balancing business requirements with NRC commitments
13. Ensuring rigorous application of contractual rights and obligations
14. Supporting the fulfilment of annual business plan commitments
15. Seeking best value through effective contract management
16. Meeting tight project deadlines for tender delivery
Experience & Skills Required:
17. Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations
18. Familiarity with Utilities Contract Regulations
19. Proficiency in contract management and negotiation
20. Ability to interpret complex legal documents
21. Strong commercial and financial acumen
22. Experience working with legal advisors
23. Negotiation and influencing skills
24. Multitasking ability to manage conflicting deadlines
25. Strong communication skills
26. Team player
What's on Offer:
27. Hybrid Working
28. Defined Benefit Pension scheme
29. Free standard class travel on all Transport UK group train companies trains, for the employee, partner and any dependant children
30. 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc. partner and dependants)
31. Flexible working hours
32. 25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year (option to buy 5 additional days and/or sell 2)