Job Description
Our Vision: Continue to be the leading UK mobile infrastructure services company.
Our Mission: To be famous for excellence in delivery, embracing transformation with our people and our customers at its heart.
We are at an exciting time in our company’s development. We've come a long way since we were first formed in 2012. From the rollout of new technologies and managing complex legislation affecting the industry, we are leading the conversation on innovation and developing sharper solutions to serve our customers better. We collaborate as a team to meet the high standards expected of us and demand the best of ourselves through our values.
About the Role
The Senior Procurement Category Manager will have ownership of a range of sub-categories within Cornerstone’s key delivery offer including Acquisition, Design, Engineering and Construction, along with the associated company spend and relevant supplier base. They will develop appropriate commercial strategies and approaches to optimise value-for-money and minimise supplier-related risk. Also own, develop & deliver sourcing events (both traditional & e-sourcing) which fully align with Cornerstone’s Corporate Procurement Policy. Financial contribution will be linked to an industry standard methodology and aligned with Cornerstone’s commercial structure. Working in conjunction with a range of internal stakeholders, the Senior Procurement Category Manager will drive commercial benefit, service delivery improvement and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the business in agreeing and delivering clear and compelling sub-category strategies which fully support the company’s strategic objectives (as cascaded each year).
* Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, sources of supply etc. to deliver value improvements.
* Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value-for-money on targeted spend.
* Lead sourcing activities and the management of complex projects and facilitate cross-functional group planning and action.
* Lead supplier event days and other internal/external communication forums aimed at developing and engaging with the supply base to improve performance.
* Negotiate both new and renewal commercial contractual agreements with suppliers within Category to ensure the service, quality, added value, total cost of ownership, security of supply and supplier’s deployment plans are secured, and risks and issues are mitigated.
* Develop robust negotiation plans with business partners for complex procurement negotiations and coach other Team members in how to approach negotiations.
* Gather and apply leading edge procurement negotiation thinking and practice across the organisation.
Skills and Knowledge
* Highly experienced in leading sourcing activities within Construction.
* Experience delivering change and improvement across partnerships and organizational boundaries.
* Ability to design, develop and manage Category sourcing strategies.
* Design, develop and manage operational models, processes and governance structures. Planning, prioritizing and delivering improvements to achieve objectives within timescales.
* Develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
* Hands-on category management, negotiating and presentational skills.
* RFP/Sourcing Event management.
What we offer
Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
30 days holiday.
Competitive pension scheme.
Hybrid working.
Life insurance.
Cycle to Work.
Retail Discount.
Competitive refer a friend scheme.
Private Healthcare Insurance.
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please do apply with an up to date version of your CV.
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