Overview
Role title: Senior Category Manager
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Reading - 3 days onsite per week
Hourly Rate: Inside IR35
Start date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Lead strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and contract management for a defined sub-group of ITC categories, focusing on delivering value, cost efficiencies, and risk mitigation in line with business objectives.
* Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-groups, balancing short- and long-term objectives with stakeholder requirements.
* Lead complex strategic sourcing activities, including RFx execution, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, award, and handover, ensuring compliance with client policies and ethical standards.
* Manage contracts and commercial activities, providing assurance of value delivery.
* Execute Supplier Relationship Management, including supplier segmentation, risk identification, mitigation, and performance management.
* Participate in external supplier reviews (MBRs/EBRs) and contribute to category development and business intelligence.
* Support the Process and Performance team and interface with the Service Centre.
Essential Criteria
* 5+ years' Public Procurement experience, including negotiation and cost analysis.
* Supplier Relationship Management: ability to influence and deliver.
* Stakeholder Management across multiple levels.
* Experience managing contracts of similar scale.
* Knowledge of MOD or public sector (3+ years preferred).
* Experience in competitive flexible procurement on PA23.
* Open framework experience.
Desirable Criteria
* ERP experience.
* IT background.
* Experience integrating systems such as SAP.
How to apply
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Company information
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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