Category Manager - HR

Butler Ross; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent procurement firm in Warwick is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee HR procurement strategy and sourcing projects. You'll drive supplier performance, manage category spend analysis, and develop strong supplier relationships. The role requires proven procurement experience and offers a salary of £55,000-£60,000 plus excellent benefits, including a 6% bonus and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

6% bonus

26 days holiday plus option to buy 5 additional days

Double-match pension scheme

Salary sacrifice private healthcare

Free gym and exercise classes onsite

Qualifications

• Experienced strategic sourcing procurement professional.
• Proven experience in category spend analysis and supplier management.
• Specific experience within the HR category is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Set the category strategy and conduct strategic sourcing.
• Manage HR procurement category and lead sourcing projects.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category spend analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager (HR) - hybrid, £55,000-£60,000 plus benefits

As Procurement Category Manager for HR, reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you'll set the category strategy, conduct strategic sourcing and review supplier performance.

• Manage HR procurement category and lead sourcing projects including identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Analyse data and internal & external insights to drive value (across cost, quality and supplier performance)
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, working to build partnership that deliver continuous improvement, innovation and longer-term value.
• Mobilisation of contracts and new supplier relationships.
• Track the supply market - trends, risks and opportunities.
• Governance, risk and compliance management to mitigate and minimise risks.
• Develop and present reports on category performance including savings, supplier performance and market trends to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and build relationships between regional and central teams to leverage collective buying power.

Procurement Category Manager (HR) Person Specification

• An experienced strategic sourcing procurement professional
• Proven experience in category spend analysis, sourcing process and supplier management.
• Specific experience within the HR category would be very highly regarded
• Experience leading regulated sourcing activities (under PCR, UCR/PA23).
• Adept at requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding.

Procurement Category Manager (HR) Package & Benefits

• Bonus of 6%
• 26 days' holiday plus 8 statutory holidays - plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers

Additional Information

• Hybrid and flexible working - let us know your requirements!
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development if you wish
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Subsidised canteen and coffee shop,
• Free parking.

This role will suit someone with experience as a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Lead Buyer or Purchasing Manager.