Category Manager
Up to £50,000 + Hybrid Working
Birmingham, West Midlands
Excellent Benefits Package including Hybrid Working, Free Travel, Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and more!
As a Category Manager, you will oversee the contractual relationships between the business and various stakeholders. You will serve as a key liaison across all business directorates, guiding procurement activities in adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
* Manage tendering processes for indirect purchases across multiple company directorates
* Negotiate and prepare contracts to fulfil business requirements and franchise commitments
* Liaise with the Client Relationships & Contracts Team and DfT for contract approvals
* Provide commercial and contractual advice as needed
* Act as the primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts
* Attend contract review meetings and provide management reporting
* Assist in reviewing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures
* Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts in meeting business needs
* Navigate a challenging environment, communicating effectively within the company and with external organisations
* Adhere to Abellio Group Procurement Policy and WMT Procurement Strategy
Job Challenges
* Balancing business requirements with NRC commitments
* Ensuring rigorous application of contractual rights and obligations
* Supporting the fulfilment of annual business plan commitments
* Seeking best value through effective contract management
* Meeting tight project deadlines for tender delivery
Experience & Skills Required
* Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations
* Familiarity with Utilities Contract Regulations
* Proficiency in contract management and negotiation
* Ability to interpret complex legal documents
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Experience working with legal advisors
* Negotiation and influencing skills
* Multitasking ability to manage conflicting deadlines
* Strong communication skills
* Team player
What's on Offer
* Hybrid Working
* Defined Benefit Pension scheme
* Free standard class travel on all Transport UK group train companies trains, for the employee, partner and any dependant children
* 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc. partner and dependants)
* Flexible working hours
* 25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year (option to buy 5 additional days and / or sell 2)
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