About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our team at Investigo. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Category Manager to drive procurement strategy, develop supplier relationships, and optimize value.
Key Responsibilities
* Procurement Strategy Development: Drive the implementation of and continually review procurement strategy with key stakeholders to support delivery of objectives.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Develop relevant supplier relationships that will aid the delivery of our clients' strategy, drive innovation, continual improvement, and best practice.
* Risk Management and Value Optimization: Optimize value and manage risk for our clients' third-party spend within the category.
* Project Delivery: Ensure, via collaboration with the business and through project execution, that agreed project targets are delivered to time and budget.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement to drive maximum benefit and compliance.
Requirements
* Experience: Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including strategy development, tendering, commercial and contract negotiations, and demonstratable stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent. CIPS or equivalent qualified or qualified by experience in procurement and strategic sourcing roles.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus benefits. The role requires hybrid working, with 1 day needed in our Oxford head office and 1 day required in a local site.