Category Manager - London, United Kingdom - Office Angels

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Are you looking for a past-paced procurement role where you can develop your skills?

Why not join a company that wants to help you progress your career?

One of our favourite clients is looking for their next Indirect Procurement professional
The Indirect Category Manager will deliver group wide indirect procurement projects and contract negotiations.

Working with the Senior Procurement Manager, within the Indirect & IT Procurement team, this is a diverse business with multiple stakeholders andmanaging their needs will be a core challenge of the job.


JOB TITLE:
Indirect Category Manager


COMPANY:
Transportation Company


CONTRACT:
Permanent


START:

ASAP

LOCATION:
South West London - Hybrid


SALARY:
Dependent on experience - £45,000 - £50,000 plus bonus and full benefits


BENEFITS:
Paid annual leave, hybrid working, pension, private medical, travel expenses, etc.


CULTURE:
Passionate and vibrant team with excellent team morale


DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:

  • With the approval of the Group Procurement Director, implement sourcing strategies for allocated categories
  • Conduct tenders/negotiations, maintaining relationships with key strategic suppliers
  • Take ownership of spend categories, including Indirect group spend
  • Act as a single point of contact for allocated and ad hoc group contracts
  • Utilise eTendering system to run tenders and select suppliers efficiently
  • Support new process improvements in the supply chain. Implementing new products that enhance efficiency, such as, Governance and SRM Frameworks
  • Challenging and updating specifications through collaboration with technical support and the supply chain
  • Manage Indirect capex refresh mini competitions in line with PSL guidelines
  • Single point of contact for Contract renewals, sourcing via quotations / tender dependent on spend value
  • Update and manage contract database, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all Indirect contracts
  • Support Senior Procurement Managers / Head of Commercial and Indirect Procurement where required
  • Plan and deliver for all upcoming contract renewals and sourcing opportunities, meeting annual savings targets

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:


  • Working towards CIPS Qualification
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) must be an advanced user of Excel
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good influencing skills
  • Strategic awareness
  • Category management
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Use of eSourcing, tendering and database systems
  • Report writing and presentations
  • Strong procurement experience
  • Strong commercial (dealing with disputes and negotiations)


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