About the Role - My client is looking for a Category Manager to add to their team! Ideally you will have experience within IT procurement, marketing will also be advantageous.
Responsibilitie s
* -Drive implementation of and continually reviews procurement strategy with key stakeholders to support delivery of objectives
* .Develops relevant supplier relationships that will aid the delivery of my clients strategy, drive innovation, continual improvement and best practice
* .Optimises value and manages risk for my clients third parties spend within the category
* .Ensures, via collaboration with the business and through project execution, that agreed project targets are delivered to time and budget
* .Educates stakeholders and promotes best practice procurement to drive maximum benefit and compliance
.
Experienc
e:Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management includin
* g:Strategy developmen
* t.Tenderin
* g.Commercial and contract negotiatio
* nsDemonstratable stakeholder management and communication skill
s.
Qualificatio
* ns:Educated to degree level or equivale
* nt.CIPS or equivalent qualified or qualified by experience in procurement and strategic sourcing ro
les
Salary: £50,000 - £60
,000
Loca tion: Hybrid working - 1 day needed in Oxford head office, 1 day required in a local
site.