Senior Category Manager: Strategic Procurement & Savings

1st Executive; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the UK is seeking a Senior Category Manager to oversee procurement within Teaching, STEM, Research and Academic Services. This role involves category management, supplier negotiations, and delivering significant cashable savings. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance procurement processes. The position offers hybrid working with at least 1-2 days on campus and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.2% employer contribution

Discounted travel options

Training and development opportunities

Access to gym facilities

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker focused on cost savings.
• Required collaborative skills to set positive stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Undertake category management across designated spend categories.
• Conduct analysis of supplier market and drive cost reductions.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes in designated categories.
• Enhance procurement policy and processes across the University.
• Maintain high customer service standards for stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative working

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A leading University in the UK is seeking a Senior Category Manager to oversee procurement within Teaching, STEM, Research and Academic Services. This role involves category management, supplier negotiations, and delivering significant cashable savings. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance procurement processes. The position offers hybrid working with at least 1-2 days on campus and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.