About the role

  • 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.
  • Flexible working, including hybrid working model.

Job title

Category Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£56,265 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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