Job Description
Job title: Category Lead
Location: Glascoed. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £53,928 (Fixed Term Contract- 24 Months)
What you’ll be doing:
* Development and implementation of effective category strategies in collaboration with other functions and the wider business network.
* Developing effective strategic relationships with relevant suppliers within the category.
* Identifying, reporting and mitigating category and supplier risks.
* Leading supplier approval and onboarding processes in collaboration with the Supplier Quality team and other functional support areas as required.
* Working collaboratively and effectively with the extended project team (engineering, programme management, finance, business development, supplier development).
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, exercising appropriate levels of courtesy, diplomacy and tact, in line with the business code of conduct.
* Able to discuss details involving Procurement information (Quality, Cost Delivery), with some level of technical expertise (i.e., manufacturing processes within suppliers).
* Experience working within category management, developing a category strategy and strategic sourcing.
Desirable:
* The individual must demonstrate dedication, commitment and discipline to ensure successful delivery of key objectives.
* Proficient leadership skills to engage, motivate and influence individuals or teams to succeed.
* Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Closing Date: 5th of September 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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