Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Senior Category Manager is a highly visible role which will develop and drive the Procurement strategy for specific categories as well as other areas of spend where the business may require support.
This Senior Category Manager role will join a developing function and as an experienced member of the Procurement team, this individual will be expected to provide into and support Procurement strategic decision making and coaching of team members across the function.
The role of Senior Category Manager
Act as a business partner to various departments depending on specific categories in scope, their Directors and heads of department in these categories, understanding business strategy and providing creative challenge and thought leadership which influences and supports business decision making.
Anticipate procurement challenges, ensuring those departments are equipped with the right sourcing strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes, ensuring clarity around areas such as risks, routes to market, resource commitments, supply market dynamics, competitive strategies and delivery plans.
Develop and maintaining clear and current category plans for all spend areas under their influence, aligned to the business objectives, which identify a pipeline of procurement opportunities.
Use internal and external technology category data, relationships and insight to formulate a clear point of view on business investment ...