Category Lead Manager – Procurement

Job title:

Company

Morson Talent

Job description

Category Lead Manager
6-month contract
£400 – £475 p/d (inside IR35)
Hybrid working

Our client is a leading telecommunications company that specialise in projects across the highways engineering sector.They currently require a Category Lead Manager to join their procurement team on a contract basis. Within this role, you will be accountable for managing categories of spend within Highways.Duties are to include:

Accountable for managing categories of spend classed as Highways and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa £20m.
Ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
Management of internal and external stakeholders.
Creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Highways
Creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories
Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories
Evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
Negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements
Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s
Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms
Maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of Procurement strategy
Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule.
Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.

Experience:

Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment
Experienced in people / team management
Experience in developing category plans and strategy
Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills
Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status
A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation
A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.