- Supporting the Procurement team in creating organisational excellence in procurement.
- Developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories.
- Ensuring compliance with contracts and procurement standards in key markets.
- Meeting customer needs by delivering best value for money and exceptional service.
- Proactively engaging with the marketplace, employing key strategies for supplier and contract management.
- Mentoring and overseeing Category Assistants to optimise procurement spending.
- Membership in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent professional body.
- Degree-level qualification in a related field.
- Proficiency in UK Procurement legislation.
- Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
- Training in supply chain management, supplemented by relevant specialist courses.
- Knowledge of contract law and dispute resolution.
- Strong statistical and data analysis skills.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in direct or indirect procurement.
- Extensive purchasing background.
- Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Effective communication with stakeholders.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Advanced negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Previous experience in contract management.
- Demonstrated teamwork, delegation, and empowerment skills.
- Successful project management in complex procurement scenarios.
- Track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
- Management of resources, financial risk, and commercial acumen.
- Experience in sourcing, mapping, and managing the supply chain.
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options
- Access to online GP appointments
- Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities
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Procurement Category Manager - Bradford, United Kingdom - Anchor
Description
37.5 hours per week - both full-time and part-time applications will be considered
Salary is up to £48k depending on experience
Hybrid working with occasional travel to the Bradford Office
As a Procurement Category Manager, you'll report to the Senior Procurement Manager, leading the development and execution of a category sourcing program. Your responsibilities will focus on cultivating strategic relationships with suppliers and markets, driving cost efficiencies, and providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities will also include:
About You:
To excel in this role, we seek candidates with the following qualifications and experience:
Experience & Skills:
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.
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Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.
