Category Lead Manager

Morson Talent; Hampton Magna; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Category Lead Manager to manage categories of spend in their Highways department. This role offers a daily rate and requires strong experience in category management, excellent negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The position is remote with occasional attendance required at the Warwick office, suitable for candidates with a relevant degree or professional qualification MCIPS.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment.
• Experienced in people/team management.
• Experience in developing category plans and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage categories of spend in Highways with a total annual spend of circa £20m.
• Ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes.
• Negotiate and manage supplier performance throughout the contract lifetime.

Skills

Category management experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in an appropriate discipline

Professional qualification MCIPS

Job description

Category Lead Manager

Rate: £475 - £525 p/d (inside IR35)

5 month contract

Location: Remote, ad‑hoc attendance in Warwick office

Our client is a leading technology company that designs and builds the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

They currently require a Category Manager to join their business and manage categories of spend within their Highways department.

Ideally, we're looking for candidates with strong experience within the technology/engineering sector.

Key Objectives

• Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa £20m.
• Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
• Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Highways.
• Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non‑complex categories.
• Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non‑complex categories.
• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier onboarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy.
• Responsible for negotiation of flow‑down terms for complex agreements.
• Responsible for on‑going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.

Deliverables

• Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s.
• Production of best‑fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow‑down terms.
• Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation.
• Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy.
• Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
• Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.
• Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for completion of gateway deliverables in a timely manner.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment.
• Experienced in people / team management.
• Experience in developing category plans and strategy.
• Excellent negotiation skills and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• Or professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status.

Contact

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.