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Your new company
You will be working for a large organisation that is highly respected and a top performer in its field. The procurement team is professional, forward-thinking, and commercial in their approach. They are currently recruiting a commercially minded Senior Category / Procurement Manager to lead an indirect category.
Your new role
Supported by a Category Manager, you will manage a specialist category area across the organisation. You will develop and implement category strategies designed to maximise value, establish collaborative supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, a key focus of the role will be leading complex tender programmes, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier management. Projects will be publicly or privately funded, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is vital to success.
What you'll need to succeed
You will understand market dynamics and cost drivers and have experience undertaking a range of sourcing activities including RFQs, formal tenders, and sourcing petitions. You will be a strong negotiator with contract management experience to ensure full end-to-end delivery and robust supplier management. Maximising internal customer experience is a significant part of the role, requiring excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills, and the ability to foster effective and collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Previous experience of indirect procurement is essential. Candidates from both private and public sectors will be considered.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £50,585 to £59,395 (including a £5,000 market uplift). Other benefits include a generous holiday allowance and an attractive pension scheme. The role offers a hybrid working model with up to two days working from home. The organisation boasts a superb working environment and is committed to learning and development.
* Le salaire de référence se base sur les salaires cibles des leaders du marché dans leurs secteurs correspondants. Il vise à servir de guide pour aider les membres Premium à évaluer les postes vacants et contribuer aux négociations salariales. Le salaire de référence n’est pas fourni directement par l’entreprise et peut pourrait être beaucoup plus élevé ou plus bas.