Category Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd
Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd
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Manchester, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Location - Manchester (hybrid)

Salary £22,000 - £25,000

Consultant - Sarah Duffy


Category Assistant role is a key role within the team, the category team requires this role as first line support for receiving and resolving every day business queries.

To lead and deliver a professional supply chain management service to SMR with a focus on the agreed service line, driving year on year improvements in service and cost savings/avoidance in nominated areas.

To promote the implementation of group wide policies, processes and procedures for operational supply chain management, assisting in the development and dissemination of standard supply chain processes.

To develop and maintain supply chain systems in line with the Supply Chain Policy.
To promote the implementation of group wide policies, processes and procedures for strategic and operational supply chain management.

To develop a knowledge of the supply chain and the business through working with the Category Managers and external parties e.g.

CIPS, IOSH

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing group sourcing strategies, by helping to develop and implement the contracts and Purchase Orders through agreed processes and systems across the business.

To work independently and with Assistant Category Managers / Category Managers to ensure that appropriate PO's are in place in line with the Supply Chain Policy spend thresholds and agreed timescales.

To monitor new vendor set up forms with regard to vetting of potential vendors, anticipated annual spend and identify anomalies.

To support or lead all aspects of the low-level sourcing process including analysing data and supply markets, supplier research, organising specifications, preparing RFQ/RFP documents, negotiations, query resolution and updating relevant systems.

To assist departments to better control costs and improve services within their budgets and to give direction and guidance to business areas to ensure value for money.

Responsible for reviewing spend and vendor performance across service line areas ensuring that appropriate contracts are in place as outlined in the company Supply Chain Policy
Provide administrative support to service line team.
Respond to ad hoc queries from stakeholders.
Develop service line knowledge of all relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice.
Promote the development of good relationships throughout Savills and SMR.
Ensure issues are appropriately addressed in conjunction with the Category Manager and relevant stakeholders.
Deputise for the Assistant Category Manager and complete necessary tasks where appropriate.


The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential
Highly motivated, good team worker with a flexible approach to work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Keen to learn and good at problem solving
Prioritising work to meet deadlines
Desire to provide the highest level of service
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Desirable
Able to analyse numerical data
Proven track record of communicating at all levels
Knowledge of CAFM systems
Knowledge of property sector


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Transport links
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
SD1808SC
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