Job type
PermanentLocation
West LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£47,000 - £57,000
Generalist Category Manager
We are seeking a Category Manager to join this developing procurement team and deliver a high-quality Procurement service for a generalist category area. This role will involve leading high-risk/complexity tenders, creating and delivering sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to achieve value for money and operational efficiency.
In this role you will
- Take ownership of the category vision and develop Category Plans that support the organisation's sourcing strategies.
- Create a clear category vision and drive the execution of annual category plans. Gain a deep understanding of the category from both internal and external perspectives.
- Build strong working relationships and actively engage with relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Promote best commercial practice through stakeholder and supplier relationships.
- Experience of running end-to-end procurements
- Strong communication, negotiation, and networking abilities.
- Experience of IT Procurement
