ProcureOne are currently partnering an organisation to help them recruit a new Senior Category Manager. The role will take a lead across a range of indirect category areas but will have a focus on Event Services and Hospitality.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders through positivity and teamwork.
Your role will include:
* Working in a friendly and established team you will identify and deliver sourcing opportunities within the Categories through insight and continuous analysis.
* As a true subject matter expert, you will support new innovation.
* Lead on business critical complex commercial contract negotiations.
* Run the end to end Procurement Cycle including the preparation of pretender, tender documents, tender execution and contract award and subsequent contract management.
* Generate fact based insights through analysis using tools and techniques to provide strategic direction, including competency using excel.
* Negotiate with suppliers ensuring the necessary risks are managed in line with overall business needs.
* Influence and drive behavioural change both internally and throughout the Supply Chain.
* Build robust stakeholder relationships with C Suite and Senior Managers and act as trusted advisor to support business objectives.
You will have direct line management responsibility (team of 2) and will enjoy coaching and developing team members.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong written and presentation skills. You will be self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
This role will suit CIPS qualified (ideally MCIPS) procurement professionals with proven Indirect Category experience (ideally with Events / Hospitality experience). You will be required to be in the office 3 days per week (London/Southern Home Counties). Our Client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £75k - £85k plus benefits (DOE).
Applicants must be based in the UK, commutable from London and have UK right to work.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Supply Chain
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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