Senior Recruitment Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain at Talent Drive
Category Specialist | Generalist | Regulated Industry
Sussex + Hybrid Working
Overview:
Talent Drive is pleased to be partnering with a well-known and reputable organisation based in Sussex, who are looking to welcome a Category Specialist to their team. This role will help influence and deliver strategy in line with the company’s business model.
As the Category & Sourcing Specialist, you will develop and implement specific demand and category strategies and engage with internal customers to understand requirements, volume demands, and specifications.
What the role involves:
1. Contributing to the development of the category strategies.
2. Working collaboratively with the Senior Category Manager and business leads to deliver category-specific strategies, including sourcing and contracting.
3. Driving cost reduction through standardisation, aggregation of demand, and actions to minimise tail spend within the category.
4. Translating external best practices, innovation, and ideas into actionable proposals and plans for the business.
5. Monitoring operational performance and ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
6. Managing the full category lifecycle ensuring compliance to UCR.
The person we hope to find:
* Ability to work with stakeholders across all levels.
* Robust project management experience.
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Resilience to operate in a challenging environment.
Salary & Benefits:
* Up to £45,300 per annum.
* Employer and employee contributory pension up to 17%.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Competitive bonus.
For more information, please apply directly or email beth@talentdrive.co.uk.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy
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