Category Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Category Manager in Birmingham to oversee crucial procurement activities. This role involves guiding contract negotiations and maintaining adherence to relevant regulations. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, this opportunity is designed for an experienced professional looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Free standard class travel for employee and dependants

75% discount on national leisure travel

25 days + 8 day stat holiday per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations.
• Proficiency in contract management and negotiation.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts for business requirements.
• Act as primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts.

Skills

Category Management

Contract Management

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Team Player

Job description

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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
• 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

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
• Team player

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid Working
• 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)
• 25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year (option to buy 5 additional days and/or sell 2)