Category Manager

ComXps; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a candidate for a role focused on developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships. The position involves remote (70%) and onsite (30%) work, emphasizing the execution of strategic sourcing, monitoring supplier performance, and driving operational efficiencies. Candidates must be capable of meeting contractual obligations and ensuring supplier compliance. This role is outlined for a contract length of 7 months and requires SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Category Strategy for specific categories.
• Support and execute strategic sourcing activities.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Assist in developing supplier value through management review meetings.
• Drive operational efficiency in alignment with Supply Chain processes.

Job description

This role is Inside IR35.

Contract Length: 7 months

Location: REMOTE WORKING - 70% remote / 30% onsite / visiting suppliers (fulltime hours)

Clearance: SC

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement Category Strategy for specific categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders.
• Support and execute strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategy and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as Client policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics.
• Support the execution of Supplier Relationship Management for some key suppliers, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance, ensuring that suppliers meet contractual obligations using the Supplier Performance Card or specific contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) and secure commercial compensation for supplier contractual noncompliance.
• Assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Client Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy.
• Drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Supply Chain Processes and Strategies as well as performance of all activities in line with Supply Chain targets and the Category Group team targets.