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To deliver a Cost Base Reduction (CBR) committed to the Authority through the development of a cost-effective, commercially driven supply base, and meets the requirements for Governance and availability.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, management and development direction for the Strategic Category Team.
* Ability to operate and provide leadership across all aspects of the category pillar.
* Take category ownership of pillar activities in key areas.
* Identify and promote best practice across the pillar.
* Deputise for Head of Category as required.
* Maintain Forward load planning for responsible areas.
* Maintain Re-let scheduling for given areas and highlight any delays or risks to program.
* Ownership of Category’s Strategic needs.
* Support development of Category Strategy and executing the plans to meet the Business Objectives.
* Manage Cost Reduction Strategies through to completion.
* Identify and mitigate Supply and Commercial Risks throughout the Implementation Process.
* Optimise project deliverables consistent with the expectations and objectives surrounding quality, service, cost, and innovation.
* Coordinate the negotiation of all the key commercial data and supplier agreements relative to a specific project.
* Support Strategic Supplier Negotiations.
* Rationalise Supply Base for the benefit of the Client.
* Lead or provide support on Tender Activity across the business as appropriate.
* Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to identify improvements.
* Process and Performance Improvements.
* Implement / oversee projects to develop these improvements through to delivery.
* Undertake benefits deep dives on relevant contracts where applicable.
Qualifications and Skills
* Leadership and management skills: ability to develop and best utilise skill sets to deliver businesses and individuals’ objectives.
* 3 years’ experience in a relevant Purchasing / Supply Chain environment at Line Management Level desirable.
* Ideally educated to HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject, MCIPS qualified or working towards, or equivalent qualification.
* Professional and Ethical in Approach.
* Proven ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent Communicator at all Levels across all Media.
* Good understanding of supply chain management and procurement, including best practise purchasing and Sourcing Tools and Techniques.
* MS Office.
* Ability to influence Senior Level stakeholders across the entire business unit.
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance.
* 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays).
* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available).
* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
o GP consultation and second opinions.
o Mental health support.
o Financial and Legal support.
o Wellbeing and healthy living support.
* Employee referral scheme with financial reward.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship.
* Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice).
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.
Job Location
Bristol
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