Vacancy: Category Manager
Binnies, an RSK Group company, is seeking a Category Manager to join our @one Alliance.
What will you be doing as our new Category Manager?
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, your role is to support and develop the portfolio and procurement strategies aligned with business outcomes. This strategic role focuses on developing and outperforming our strategic partners and non-framework supply chain during project and portfolio execution.
The main challenge is to outperform the Procurement “Whitebook” initiative by driving efficiencies through strong negotiation, leadership, and supply chain management.
Key responsibilities:
1. Develop, monitor, and implement sourcing agreements with Anglian Water.
2. Aggregate demand based on business needs while promoting “Best for Task” and innovation within the supply chain.
3. Develop and implement SMART objectives/KPIs with supply chain partners to support on-time delivery and mitigate risks.
4. Gain extensive knowledge of the markets within your category and monitor market risks.
5. Conduct regular 360 review meetings with stakeholders to evaluate performance and identify value-added initiatives.
6. Support the solution team to ensure the right supply chain is available to outperform delivery and procurement strategies.
7. Ensure all commercial requirements are submitted and audited to maximize commercial performance within the Alliance.
8. Implement SHEA processes and procedures across all deliverables.
Skills, experience, and behaviors:
Candidates should hold a CIPS Professional standard (or equivalent) and have experience in a senior procurement/sourcing role. Strong stakeholder management, resourcefulness, persuasiveness, leadership, integrity, and strategic operational skills are essential. A customer-focused, transparent, and innovative approach is expected.
About Us
We develop intelligent solutions for infrastructure and environmental projects, backed by a culture of over 100 years of innovation. As part of the RSK Group, we deliver sustainable, resilient water solutions, flood alleviation, and environmental services, aiming to improve community quality of life.
RSK is a multidisciplinary environmental, engineering, and technical services company founded in 1989. We emphasize a people-first culture, diversity, inclusion, and career development, inviting passionate individuals to join us in building a sustainable future.
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