Senior Category Manager - Implementation, Development, Budget, SCM, SC Cleared

Bangura Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Public Sector is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the development and implementation of Category Strategy. This pivotal role involves overseeing high-value procurements, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and driving cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will possess active SC Clearance and a strong background in supply chain management, supplier negotiations, and business intelligence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to shape procurement strategies and contribute to organizational success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is required for this role.
• Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category Strategy to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct supplier market analysis and manage procurement processes.

Skills

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Negotiation

Business Intelligence

Contract Management

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Professional Certification

Tools

RFx Process Management

Job description

Senior Category Manager - Implementation, Development, Budget, SCM, SC Cleared

Our client within the Public Sector requires an SC Cleared Principal/Senior Category Manager to develop, implement, and drive Category Strategy for a complex group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders and leveraging market dynamics.

You will oversee the execution of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for all complex and high-value procurements within the categories in the group, to deliver as well as to anticipate business requirements and needs, always in compliance with the Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Consistently demonstrate positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality, and ethics standards.
2. Develop, implement, and drive Category Strategy to deliver cost-effective category solutions and business models.
3. Conduct business intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier market analysis to support category development.
4. Secure and track cost reduction, contract management, and continuity of Supply Chain.
5. Prepare & execute the RFx process in collaboration with stakeholders, including supplier evaluation and selection, and supplier negotiations (costs and contract).
6. Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services.
7. Manage unit performance, working towards Supply Chain targets, driving performance management, competence management, and resource management.

Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place this week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting career opportunity or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Business Development, Consulting, and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Design Services