Category Manager
A global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions are looking to recruit a Category Manager to establish relationships and deliver an effective and efficient service to internal/external customers and suppliers.
Key responsibility areas -
+ Leverage category and market knowledge to select and chose relevant suppliers capable of delivering products and services with the best balance of cost/quality/services
+ Define and lead sourcing strategy including the preparation of appropriate documentation for the competition process
+ Establish interfaces with relevant functions across the business to ensure highest level of support and coordination to meet business needs
+ Identify innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement cultures in all aspects of the procurement process both internally and externally
+ Contribute to the ongoing development of Procurement strategy
+ Manage contractual negotiation processes and methodology and execute the procurement strategy for categories, products and services including competitive benchmarking, supplier analysis, development, selection and aggregation of spend and pricing
+ Develop strategic Suppliers to drive out costs and deliver savings and efficiencies year on year
Skills and knowledge required -
+ Experience of identifying cost reductions, implementing innovative action plans and strategies
+ Strong communication skills and ability to influence others at all levels
+ Self-motivated, able to operate individually and as part of wider team
+ Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
+ Experience of Supplier Risk Management development and implementation with identified key Suppliers
