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Procurement Category Manager

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Leicester

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GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic procurement professional to lead complex tenders and manage supplier relationships. This role requires a strong understanding of market dynamics and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. You'll be responsible for driving procurement strategies, influencing key decisions, and delivering significant cost reductions. If you have a proven track record in Category Management and are passionate about creating value through procurement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

Significant experience in Direct Procurement and Category Management.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence skills required.

Lead and execute high-value tenders and commercial negotiations.
Manage procurement projects and supplier relationships effectively.

Direct Procurement

Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Communication Skills

Leadership Qualities

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Reduction Strategies

Porters Five Forces

Kraljic

Job Description

Duration: 6 months

Location: Windsor/ Leicester

Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish a wave plan of procurement activity taking into account new business requirements, business strategy, emerging risks and expiring contracts with suppliers. Apply strong understanding of market dynamics (using tools such as Porters Five Forces and Kraljic), and cost drivers. Create go to market strategies working with business stakeholders. Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to maximise the impact of the Category Strategy.

Lead and execute complex high value tenders in line with the Category Strategy. Lead commercial negotiations for complex deals managing varying demands of multiple stakeholders. Lead contract drafting and negotiation in collaboration with appropriate Legal teams. Development of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activity.

Project Manage procurement projects including all aspects of risk management and contract governance process in collaboration with business stakeholders. Manage, lead and coach category specialists supporting the Business and wider group categories. Manage and optimise the supplier base within the category including buying channels and category playbooks to enable ease of stakeholder buying. Establish strong relationships and be viewed as a key business partner to the stakeholder group.

Work Experience:

Significant Direct Procurement experience in Supply Chain.
Significant experience of performing end-to-end Category Management activities for large and complex companies.
Proven ability to think laterally, globally, and creatively to drive additional value for the business.
Strong ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Evidence of building trust across large organizations.
Progressive experience in leading Category Management initiatives inclusive of supplier management for companies spending more than £1bn annually.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
A proven record of significant cost reductions in goods and services related to indirect spend.
Strong internal customer influence and change management skills essential.
Demonstrated leadership qualities (i.e. enthusiasm, decisiveness, strategic thinking, change agent).
Track record of delivering long term value within a Procurement environment.

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