As a Category Specialist you will be managing category spending and supply sourcing in alignment with value management strategies
Working with the Category Manager to support on the delivery of category strategies and develop and implement sub-category strategies.
Gather and collate customer requirements, volume demands and specifications, feeding back to Category Manager and Senior Category Manager to inform the development of the category strategy.
Gather data on category/sub-category spend, including commodity pricing and spend data
Performing initial analysis to share with the Category Manager
Developing a working relationship across the organisation that allow early involvement of procurement in any external third party spend required.
About You
You will have the following skills: -
Manipulating complex datasets and strong category strategy development skills
Ability to develop compelling category and sourcing strategies.
Performance and delivery orientated – ability to work with others to obtain critical information and achieve common goals.
Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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