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Category Manager - Solihull, United Kingdom - Kate & Co
Description
The KC Group are working with a well-established Financial Services Client in the Solihull area who are looking to expand their team by welcoming an experienced Category Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to develop their career further in a fast paced, growing environment.
Our client is offering an attractive salary to work on a contractor basis paying between £ £500.00 per day.
To be considered for the role of Category Manager we are looking to speak with candidates who have experience in the following:
Key Responsibilities include.
·Identify and evaluate service providers based on factors such as expertise, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with UK requirements and standards.
·Negotiate contracts and agreements with service providers to ensure favourable terms and conditions, including pricing, scope of work, performance metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs).
·Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and specifications, and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs, providing appropriate advice and support.
·Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.
·Lead process' for contracts under remit, including drafting documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting qualified vendors.
·Coordinate with business, legal and finance teams to review and approve contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.
·Use Central procurement software to identify contracts review cycle, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance metrics.
·Comply with central and regulatory control framework.
·Support reporting requirements for Savings target allocated to PF UK, committee meeting pack inputs and local procedures update.
To be considered for the Category Manager you must have experience in:
·Results focused.
·Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
·Able to prioritise and organise.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·Highly numerate
·RFx process
·Sourcing Activity
·Practice of procurement in an FCA-regulated context
·Performance KPI and SLA industry standards
·Commercial acumen
·Good understanding of contract law
·Cost leverage and optimisation
·Negotiation and problem-solving skills
·Ability to liaise with stakeholders throughout the business.
To hear more about the role call Michael Hobbs on
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