Duration: 6 months
Location: Windsor/Leicester
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish a wave plan of procurement activity, considering new business requirements, business strategy, emerging risks, and expiring contracts with suppliers.
* Apply a strong understanding of market dynamics (using tools such as Porter's Five Forces and Kraljic) and cost drivers.
* Create go-to-market strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders.
* Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to maximize the impact of the Category Strategy.
* Lead and execute complex high-value tenders in line with the Category Strategy.
* Lead commercial negotiations for complex deals, managing varying demands of multiple stakeholders.
* Lead contract drafting and negotiation in collaboration with appropriate Legal teams.
* Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities.
* Project manage procurement projects, including all aspects of risk management and contract governance processes in collaboration with business stakeholders.
* Manage, lead, and coach category specialists supporting the Business and wider group categories.
* Manage and optimize the supplier base within the category, including buying channels and category playbooks to facilitate stakeholder buying.
* Establish strong relationships and be viewed as a key business partner to the stakeholder group.
* Collaborate across the Procurement Function to deliver the best experience for stakeholders.
Work Experience:
* Significant direct procurement experience in Supply Chain.
* Significant experience performing end-to-end Category Management activities for large and complex companies.
* Proven ability to think laterally, globally, and creatively to drive additional value for the business.
* Strong ability to influence at all levels of the organization with evidence of building trust across large organizations.
* Progressive experience in leading Category Management initiatives, inclusive of supplier management for companies spending more than £1bn annually.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong negotiation skills with a proven record of significant cost reductions in goods and services related to indirect spend.
* Strong internal customer influence and change management skills are essential.
* Demonstrated leadership qualities (i.e., enthusiasm, decisiveness, strategic thinking, change agent).
* Track record of delivering long-term value within a Procurement environment.
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