Procurement Category Manager - Reading, United Kingdom - Butler Ross

Butler Ross

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join a leading organisation, to support the development and implementation of the IT Category Strategy.

Role Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager;

Lead sourcing activities and manage RFQ's, RFI's and RFP's
Develop and implement category plans
Monitor and develop performance metrics
Category management and process support
Support and manage commercial issues relating to suppliers
Lead cross functional teams through strategic sourcing processes
Draft and negotiate agreements with suppliers following legal principals

Personal Specification of the Procurement Category Manager;

Degree Qualified or equivalent within a Business or related discipline.
CIPS qualification would be an advantage.
Proven Procurement experience.
Experience of IT Category Management.
Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.
Strong commercial background.
Proven Stakeholder Management experience.

This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Procurement Manager, Sourcing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Supplier Manager or Category Manager.