The Opportunity: Category Manager Contract: 12 Month FTC Location: Cannock The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don't feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below, please don't let that discourage you from applying. The Impact you will have: Develop and implement short, medium and long-term procurement strategies Delivery of significant cost savings Set targets for category in line with the Group Head of Operations To increase and then sustain supplier efficiencies with robust framework agreements, KPI's and SLA's Provide whole category analysis, recommendations and advice based on solid insight internally and externally always championing what is best for the category. Aggregating requirements across the business's market footprint to deliver competitive advantage and savings targets Connecting collaboratively and with empathy as a Business Partner with key stakeholders to improve and support business outcomes Ensuring the financial aspects and impact of any contract are clear to all parties. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided and supporting escalation if required Communicating supplier strategies and objectives Influencing and supporting of key stakeholders Conducting supplier commercial negotiations Tender preparation, analysis, stakeholder review and supplier selection Supporting the development of Category and Sub-Category plans Supporting the development of policies and processes at Group and local level and support effective implementation Supplier performance and relationship management Developing and implement monthly, quarterly and annual supplier performance reviews What will help you to excel in this role: Good standard of further/higher education and industry related qualification Proven track record in Category/Commodity Management Influencing commercial decisions at all levels Track Record in Cost Savings Contract writing and negotiation What you can expect from us: Future development and career opportunities Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% Paycare and eyecare health scheme High street discounts What's next If you are interested in joining the Briggs Group then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch. Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met ADZN1_UKTJ