Category Lead Manager
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Rate: £475 - £525 p/d (inside IR35)
5 month contract
Location: Remote, ad-hoc attendance in Warwick office
Our client is a leading technology company that designs and builds the Uk's critical digital infrastructure.
They currently require a Category Manager to join their business and manage categories of spend within their Highways department.
Ideally, we're looking for candidates with strong experience within the technology/engineering sector.
Key Objectives:
Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa £20m.
Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools
Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Highways
Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories
Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories
Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements
Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
Deliverables include:
Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA's
Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms
Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy
Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.
Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities
Responsible for completion of gateway deliverables in a timely manner
Experience:
Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment
Experienced in people / team management
Experience in developing category plans and strategy
Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills
Skills/Qualifications: (Attained or working towards)
Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status
For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.
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