Morson Talent are recruiting a Category Leader for our aerospace client based in Preston. Rate - £35.00 £5.09 Hoilday Pay PAYE / £47.12 UMB PER HOUR 1 - 2 Days per week on site Duration - 6 Month Contract Role Description • Will lead and support procurement activities, including: category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management in respect of the Consultancy sub-category which delivers contracting solutions to enable the delivery of Consultancy work across all Business Units. • Will facilitate supplier relationship management with existing suppliers • Will support the development, delivery and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise the business' approach to the procurement of Consultancy and associated services from the external market. • Will form part of the Consultancy Category within the Professional Services Category team in Indirect Procurement Services, within the business UK & International Shared Services – which delivers common and transactional services on behalf of the business. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): • Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise the business' 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. Leadership Responsibilities • May have some leadership responsibilities, including managing direct reports, delegating work and conducting approvals in line with their delegation of authority and business process • Will demonstrate strong leadership behaviours • Will cultivate strong stakeholder relationships and be seen by internal and external stakeholders as the initial and primary point of contact for their area of responsibility Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications 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 The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC)