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    Category Manager - Oxford, United Kingdom - Huntress - Bracknell

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    Job Title: Category Manager

    Salary: Up to 60,000

    Location: Oxfordshire

    .About the Role:

    We're seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join our client's Procurement team. The incumbent will drive financial savings and implement a procurement strategy for designated categories.

    About You:

    • Qualified Procurement professional with a minimum of 6 years' experience
    • Proficient in development, drafting, structuring, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Drive implementation and review of procurement strategy with key stakeholders to align with business direction
    • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of key supply markets
    • Cultivate supplier relationships to support our client's strategy, drive innovation, and ensure best practices
    • Maximize ROI on spend with third parties
    • Ensure timely and budgetary delivery of project targets through collaboration and project execution
    • Challenge stakeholder requirements and educate on supply base and market dynamics for maximum benefit
    • Promote and deliver effective contract and supplier management practices
    • Manage risks and ensure value for money through effective negotiations and contractual relationships

    Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

    We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

    PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.


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