Category Lead

Job title:

Category Lead

Company

EMCOR

Job description

Duties/ResponsibilitiesLocation: Surbiton or Eastleigh (based in one of our central offices)
Salary: £50,000 DOE
Working hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
Benefits: Car allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, “One Data World,” we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.Job purpose:To develop and manage the sourcing strategy for designated categories. This is a transformational role working with the business to understand requirements and create a robust and forward thinking category management structure to effectively deliver engineering excellence and a better world at work for our customers, colleagues and supply chain; and for the communities in which we work.
Create, own and manage category plans through strategic planning that demonstrate and support a robust supply chain delivery, that considers performance measurement, risk management and operational excellence, whilst delivering value for money.

• Create, manage and implement category strategies, which supports the business and customer requirements
• Analyse spend data and market / supply chain intelligence
• ead cross-functional project teams with key stakeholders for the tender process of assigned categories
• Negotiate and deliver cost savings through strategic tools and negotiation skills
• Identify, select, develop and manage new supply chain to support future business through a rigorous evaluation process, ongoing performance measurement, contract review and benchmarking
• Provide clear communication lines to ensure that the business is made aware of all strategic initiatives
• Integration of ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement requirements
• Ensure that PSAs are 100% up to date.
• Create and implement a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Plan.Develop and deliver a relationship matrix model and align with our KAM principles.
• Personally manage key supplier relationships, ensuring stakeholder engagement.Unlocking value beyond cost within these relationships – reciprocal arrangements.Be mindful of ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation.
• Provide a culture of continuous improvement delivering improvements that support the organisation’s requirements, ensuring that business stakeholders are seen as a customer and engage to gain feedback to set improvement objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement programmes within the supply chain to give best value to our clients
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Team Management to positively promote the work of the team
• Any other task reasonably requested by the Head of Strategic Sourcing from time to time.

Person Specification

• Previous Category Management experience within FM services preferable
• Knowledge and experience of Category Strategies, Strategic Sourcing and implementation of framework agreements
• Sustainable Procurement knowledge
• A passion for procurement and supply chain
• A desire to think ‘outside of the box’. Not be afraid to challenge with an ability and focus to drive improvement with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement
• Strong presentation, and influencing skills
• Experience of driving value and delivering cost saving targets
• Ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills
• MCIPS preferred
• Valid full driving licence

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.Join us in building a better world at work.BenefitsNot Specified

Expected salary

£50000 per year

Location

Surbiton, Greater London – Eastleigh, Hampshire

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:21:13 GMT

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