Jobs in Northampton, United Kingdom

• Category Lead Manager
• Rate: GBP475 - GBP525 p/d (inside IR35)
• 5 month contract
• Location: Remote, ad-hoc attendance in Warwick office

Our client is a leading technology company that designs and builds the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

They currently require a Category Manager to join their business and manage categories of spend within their Highways department.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with strong experience within the technology/engineering sector.

• Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa GBP20m.
• Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools
• Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Highways
• Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories
• Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories
• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
• Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements
• Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.

• Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA s
• Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms
• Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
• Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy
• Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
• Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.
• Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities
• Responsible for completion of gateway deliverables in a timely manner

• Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment
• Experienced in people / team management
• Experience in developing category plans and strategy
• Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
• Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.