Category Manager leading procurement strategies within Bristol Waste Company. Responsible for category management processes, delivering cost-saving and sustainable values.
Responsibilities
Leads and executes the category management process in line with Strategic Sourcing methodology.
Sets Category vision and strategy after full cross-functional review.
Provides Category leadership to BWC.
Develops and delivers Category specific targets / KPI’s and reports on a regular basis.
Identifies and delivers Category non-financial value such as Sustainability and Innovation.
Participates in or leads Category specific strategic sourcing events.
Generates all category related / required insight and knowledge management.
Delivers on ad-hoc basis operational procurement support when required.
Requirements
5-10 years’ experience of Procurement, ideally Category Management predominantly indirect.
Procurement experience in at least three of the role specific categories preferred.
CIPS qualified or working towards a CIPS qualification.
Track record of executing collaboration and improvement projects with end-to-end process efficiency.
Ability to perform market positioning analysis and understand costs and value creation.
Excellent communicator able to influence at all levels and get internal buy in.
Agile, multitasking and dynamic team player able to deliver at speed and with limited supervision.
Benefits
Employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays.
Support for Mental Health, with a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme.
Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan.
Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist.
Employee referral scheme.
Dedicated learning and development team.
Employee recognition awards and long service awards.
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