Category Leader
Preston Based (Hybrid 1-2 days per week on site)
£45.50 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
6 Month Contract initially.
This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
* Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise approach to the procurement of consultancy and associated services from the external market
* Will deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimium outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements
* Will implement the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process
* Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility
* Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services
* Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working.
Knowledge:
* Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models
* A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions
Skills:
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Contract negotiation
* Supplier relationship management
* Contract management
Qualifications:
* Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience
* CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or willing to work towards preferred
For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply
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