Jobs in Warwick, United Kingdom

As Procurement Category Manager for HR, reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you'll set the category strategy, conduct strategic sourcing and review supplier performance.

• Manage HR procurement category and lead sourcing projects including identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Analyse data and internal & external insights to drive value (across cost, quality and supplier performance)
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, working to build partnership that deliver continuous improvement, innovation and longer-term value.
• Mobilisation of contracts and new supplier relationships.
• Track the supply market - trends, risks and opportunities.
• Governance, risk and compliance management to mitigate and minimise risks.
• Develop and present reports on category performance including savings, supplier performance and market trends to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and build relationships between regional and central teams to leverage collective buying power.

• An experienced strategic sourcing procurement professional
• Proven experience in category spend analysis, sourcing process and supplier management.
• Specific experience within the HR category would be very highly regarded
• Experience leading regulated sourcing activities (under PCR, UCR/PA23).
• Adept at requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding.

• Bonus of 6%
• 26 days' holiday plus 8 statutory holidays - plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers

• Hybrid and flexible working - let us know your requirements!
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development if you wish
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Subsidised canteen and coffee shop,
• Free parking.

This role will suit someone with experience as a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Lead Buyer or Purchasing Manager.

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