Category & Sourcing Specialist

Southern Water; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Category & Sourcing Specialist to enhance their Sourcing and Category Management discipline. The role involves developing category strategies, analyzing spend data, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex datasets effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to manipulate complex datasets.
• Strong category strategy development skills.
• Performance and delivery oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of category strategies and develop sub-category strategies.
• Gather data on category spend and perform initial analysis.
• Develop working relationships for procurement involvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Category strategy development

Relationship management

Data manipulation

Job description

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Job Overview

Southern Water’s Sourcing and Category Management discipline strategically and proactively manages category spending and supply sourcing in alignment with value management strategies and demand profiles to optimise total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

1. Work with the Category Manager to support the delivery of category strategies and develop and implement sub-category strategies.
2. Gather and collate customer requirements, volume demands and specifications, feeding back to Category Manager and Senior Category Manager to inform the development of category strategy.
3. Gather data on category/sub-category spend, including commodity pricing and spend data, and perform initial analysis to share with Category Manager.
4. Develop working relationships across the organisation that allow early involvement of procurement in any external third party spend required.

About You

• You will have the ability to manipulate complex datasets and strong category strategy development skills – ability to develop compelling category and sourcing strategies.
• Performance and delivery orientated – ability to work with others to obtain critical information and achieve common goals.
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

The description includes responsibilities and skills required for the role but does not explicitly list minimum formal qualifications or experience requirements. It would be beneficial to specify educational background, years of experience, or specific certifications needed.