Category Manager - Operational Assets and Services

Beaumont Select; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer/Category Manager for a permanent position in Horsham. This role offers the chance to progress within a dynamic commercial function, focusing on category strategies in the utilities sector. Candidates should have prior procurement experience and knowledge of public procurement legislation is a plus. The role includes working 2-3 days on-site in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Previous PCR/UCR experience needed.
• Experience in a Public Sector or Utilities environment required.
• Demonstrate a Continuous improvement mind-set.

Responsibilities

• Support all associated commercial activities for value creation.
• Execute the full sourcing lifecycle.
• Deliver category specific strategies, including sourcing and contracting.

Skills

Category Management experience

Knowledge of public procurement act

Proactive/can do style of work

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Procurement supply chain Interim and permanent recruiters

Category Manager - Operational Assets and Services

Permanent

South East

Salary Band: £50,001 - £70,000 per annum

Sector: Other

A great role for a Senior Buyer/ Category Manager who is looking for an opportunity to progress within an established Commercial function. Previous PCR/UCR experience needed.

Our client is a major organisation in the Utilities/Engineering/Infrastructure industry. They are going through a busy and exciting time of growth, and are looking to grow their team.

You will be responsible for supporting all associated commercial activities to achieve value creation and minimise total cost of ownership, including executing the full sourcing lifecycle and delivering against procurement and value management strategies.

You will work with the Senior Category Manager as well as collaboratively with business leads to deliver category specific strategies, including sourcing and contracting.

Category Management experience (establishing category strategies) and previous experience in a Public Sector or Utilities environment is required.

Knowledge of the public procurement act or a CIPS qualification would be a plus.

Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work and a Continuous improvement mind-set are a must!

Hybrid with 2/3 days a week on site.

Apply Now: Take the next step in your career with this exciting Global Procurement and Supplier Manager role. Apply via the site or contact Karen Lakeron [phone].