Title: Category Manager (Indirects)
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Sector: Rail
Location: East Midlands / Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
Salary & Package: £50,000 - £52,000 + bonus + free train travel and additional benefits
Sea Global are proud to be partnering with a well-recognised Rail organsiation at the forefront of the Transport industry. They are recruiting for a Category Manager (Indirects) on to join their exciting fast paced function.
They are looking for procurement professionals who have experience across a wide range of indirect categories such as Services, Catering, FM, Security, Utilities, Construction, and Marketing. With an initial focus on the Construction category so someone comfotable working with NEC4 and JCT contracts would be a plus.
This role is an amazing opportunity to get involved with a leading company, where you will be working on exciting projects and be able to get stuck in from day one.
Please see details on the role below and feel free to reach out if you are interested!
Role & Responsibilities
* Report into and work closely with the Senior Category Manager and wider Procurement team
* End to end procurement and category management, including leading tenders, sourcing and supplier management
* Develop and implement strategic category strategies across the designated categories
* Create contractual agreements with supplies ensuring they are fit for purpose and deliver commerciality to the business
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, advising on best practice for obtaining best value for money
Experience & Requirements
* NEC4 and JCT experience is required for this role
* Experience working within a regulated environment and adhering to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) / Procurement Act 2023
* End-to-end procurement, category management, or tendering experience
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent supplier management skills