Category Manager (Corporate & Professional Services)

Great British Nuclear; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great British Energy - Nuclear, the government-backed energy body, is hiring a Category Manager to lead procurement and contract management for corporate and professional services. You will optimise cost, quality, and delivery across marketing, communications, legal, financial services, travel and recruitment.

The role demands data-driven category strategies, strong supplier relationships and governance compliance within the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in category management, with the ability to develop category strategies based on data-driven methodologies and market engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new procurement challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and professional engagement with suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiar with procurement software tools and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to strategise, plan and manage commercial outcomes, including sourcing and contract management, to optimise commercial outcomes.
• Commercial knowledge and experience across the full commercial lifecycle, with public sector procurement experience being beneficial.
• Experience with this category in the public sector is preferrable but not a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of market dynamics within assigned categories, including supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and potential supply chain risks.
• Take responsibility for system-level commercial management of relevant categories and contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining an accurate pipeline and contract register.
• Proactively identify and elevate potential supply chain disruptions for timely resolution.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and projects aligned with category management objectives for designated categories.
• Analyse procurement data to identify issues and propose solutions, ensuring adherence to budget, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Manage the full procurement process from market engagement through sourcing to contract award and administration.
• Oversee contract creation, negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements within the nuclear sector.
• Ensure adherence to governance, legislative and policy requirements in procurement and contract management activities.
• Develop and manage productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across functions to facilitate effective commercial and contract management services.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier information and contract documents, adhering to filing and data management protocols.

Skills

Category management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MCIPS qualification

Tools

Procurement software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm's length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK's energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.

The Category Manager plays a critical role in leading the procurement and contract management efforts for specific categories of goods or services within Great British Nuclear. Leveraging extensive knowledge of procurement best practices and strategic problem-solving skills, you will optimize cost, quality, and delivery for essential goods and services. This role will encompass key aspects of contract mobilisation and management, contributing to a reliable and sustainable supply chain for nuclear projects.

This role will be responsible for the corporate and professional service category, experience with this category is essential. This can include marketing, communications, legal, financial services, travel and recruitment.

Please ensure your category experience is detailed within your CV.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of market dynamics within assigned categories, including supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and potential supply chain risks.


• Take responsibility for system-level commercial management of relevant categories and contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining an accurate pipeline and contract register.


• Proactively identify and elevate potential supply chain disruptions for timely resolution.


• Develop and implement procurement strategies and projects aligned with category management objectives for designated categories.


• Analyse procurement data to identify issues and propose solutions, ensuring adherence to budget, quality, and delivery timelines.


• Manage the full procurement process from market engagement through sourcing to contract award and administration.


• Oversee contract creation, negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements within the nuclear sector.


• Ensure adherence to governance, legislative and policy requirements in procurement and contract management activities.


• Develop and manage productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across functions to facilitate effective commercial and contract management services.


• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier information and contract documents, adhering to filing and data management protocols.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Demonstrated experience in category management, with the ability to develop category strategies based on data-driven methodologies and market engagement.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new procurement challenges.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and professional engagement with suppliers.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiar with procurement software tools and data analysis techniques.


• Ability to strategise, plan and manage commercial outcomes, including sourcing and contract management, to optimise commercial outcomes.


• Commercial knowledge and experience across the full commercial lifecycle, with public sector procurement experience being beneficial.


• Experience with this category in the public sector is preferrable but not a necessity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Ideally MCIPS qualified or actively working towards the qualification.

At GBE-N, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you require any support or adjustments to help you with your application, please contact us at , and we will be happy to provide assistance.