Senior Category Manager - Southampton, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Category Management opportunity. A leading organisation require a Senior Category Manager to focus on Estates & FM. Previous experience of the Estates/FM category is highly desirable, while previous exposure to regulated procurement would be useful.

The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for creating, developing and implementing procurement strategy across the Estates/FM categories. The role will entail close stakeholder collaboration and a Business Partnership approach to procurement. A highdegree of flexible working can be offered.

Duties of the Senior Category Manager include:

Cradle-to-grave ownership of the Estates/FM category management strategy
Guidance and mentorship to x2 staff conducting operational category focused tasks, such as tendering
Develop strategic partnership relationships with stakeholders
Contract management activities including change and performance management
Support Procurement leadership team in adoption of bestpractice policies and processes

Senior Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

The ability to develop procurement and/or category management strategies
Previous exposure to Construction, Estates, FM, Works or related categories is highly desirable
Ability to lead and set strategy, across the department.
Knowledge of / understanding of JCT/NEC forms of contract, would be advantageous but not essential
Excellent soft skills and stakeholder engagement abilities