Job type
PermanentLocation
LiverpoolWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
EngineeringPay
£50,000 - 65,000
Category Manager | Liverpool | £50-65K + great benefits!
Your new company
Hays are working with a leading employer in the Merseyside region to recruit an experienced, strategic Category Manager to join their dynamic Procurement team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
The Category Manager will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activity across the Facilities Management (FM) and Engineering spend areas. This will entail partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to understand current ways of working, and devising a category strategy which improves operational performance within this category area. The Category Manager will provide procurement guidance and advice to stakeholders to ensure that value for money and costs savings are being delivered in a compliant manner. You will develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, and you will carefully identify and manage risks within the supply chain, as well as managing contract compliance and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays are working with a leading employer in the Merseyside region to recruit an experienced, strategic Category Manager to join their dynamic Procurement team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
The Category Manager will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activity across the Facilities Management (FM) and Engineering spend areas. This will entail partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to understand current ways of working, and devising a category strategy which improves operational performance within this category area. The Category Manager will provide procurement guidance and advice to stakeholders to ensure that value for money and costs savings are being delivered in a compliant manner. You will develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, and you will carefully identify and manage risks within the supply chain, as well as managing contract compliance and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven procurement category background in Facilities Management and/or Engineering Services
- Experience of devising and implementing category strategies within FM/Engineering spend
- Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and using effective SRM strategies to drive improvements across the supply chain
- Preferably, you will be CIPS qualified
What you'll get in return
- Competitive starting salary between £50,000-65,000 depending on experience
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Competitive private pension scheme
- Hybrid working policy with 1 day working from home per week
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, car leasing scheme, gym membership and more!
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
