Senior Category Manager - Southampton, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade
Verified Company
Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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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
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