Procurement Category Manager

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to lead sourcing activities and manage procurement projects. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize vendor relationships and drive value through effective category management. You will work independently to establish your pipeline and utilize procurement tools to ensure alignment with business goals. This inclusive and flexible workplace values diversity and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. If you're passionate about procurement and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement projects and vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting spend and budget reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement projects and maintain a pipeline for requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive spend reviews and apply category management principles.

Skills

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Contract Negotiation

Budget Review

Category Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CIPS Certification

Tools

Procurement Tools

Contract Databases

Job description

Category Manager - Procurement

Join our team as a Category Manager, leading sourcing activities within your specific area of spend. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to source requirements from new and existing vendors through contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and competitive multi-vendor processes using our procurement tools. You will work independently to establish your pipeline of work, determine the best routes to market, and align with the TalkTalk roadmap.

The Team

TalkTalk Procurement manages third-party spend across the consumer unit. We are a small, dynamic, and busy team divided by key categories of indirect and direct spend. We often find the best opportunities through collaboration, focusing on priorities that add the most value to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement projects within your assigned category.
• Conduct comprehensive spend and budget reviews.
• Plan and maintain a pipeline for all requirements.
• Utilize and update procurement engagement trackers, contract databases, and sourcing tools relevant to your spend area.
• Apply category management principles with a focus on priorities.

As a recognized Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we value diversity as a driver of success and innovation. We aim for our workplace to reflect the communities and customers we serve. Being inclusive is core to our culture; we are all 100% human, fostering an environment where you can truly be yourself.

We also embrace flexibility and are interested in discussing how you prefer to work, as we are not your typical 9-5 workplace.