Category Lead Manager
* Duration: 12-month contract
* Hybrid working: Remote & 1 day per week in Warwick/Quinton
* Rate: GBP450 - GBP500 p/d (inside IR35)
Our client is a leading technology company that specialises in providing radio, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure installation across the UK.
They currently require a Category Manager to manage categories of spend within their highways team.
Responsibilities:
* Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa GBP20m.
* Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
* Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
* Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Highways.
* Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories.
* Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories.
* Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy.
* Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements.
* Responsible for ongoing supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
* Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
* Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
* Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA s.
* Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms.
* Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation.
* Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy.
* Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
* Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.
* Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
* Responsible for completion of Project Lifecycle gateway deliverables in a timely manner.
Experience/Qualifications:
* Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment.
* Experienced in people / team management.
* Experience in developing category plans and strategy.
* Excellent negotiation skills and techniques.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills.
* Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status.
* A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation.
* A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology.
* Effective prioritisation of workload.
* Successfully managing conflicting approaches and objectives within matrix organisation.
* Experience of Indirect Procurement within a Procurement department, preferably within above categories.
* A background in engineering based and/or IT services would be advantageous.
For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.
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