Procurement Category Manager | Indirect (12 month FTC)
This is a really exciting opportunity to join one of London’s most respected Universities as a Category Manager – Indirects on a 12 month FTC, with a very likely chance this will turn into a permanent post
You’ll report into the Head of Procurement who is building out the function to add headcount and turn the function into a more strategic, forward thinking procurement offering.
Role and responsibilities:
- Create relevant category strategies through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings
- Develop category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance
- Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback
- Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships
- On top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
- Proven experience in Corporate or Professional Services spend, including Marketing
- Current or previous usage and experience of Procurement Act 23 / PCR 2015
- Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level and maturity of relationship
- Analytical mindset and have strong communication skills to present ideas to the business
- Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team
- MCIPS qualification nice to have, but not essential
Apply directly or email your CV to [email protected]
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