Senior Category Lead

Job title:

Senior Category Lead

Company

Cammach

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Category Lead for a permanent position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)ROLEThe Senior Category Lead will be required to manage the evaluation and integration of complex customer requirements often demanding innovative solutions.The individual will be required to manage the end-to-end sourcing, procurement and contracting for assigned category. Focus will be on adding value and delivering service excellence through applying efficient supply chain principles in helping the business achieve top quartile performance.This position involves managing interfaces with suppliers/partners to ensure that all objectives are achieved, including the relevant audit requirements, but more particularly, providing a value-driven service to in-house customers.RESPOSIBILITIES

• Develops and implement sourcing plans to secure supply in accordance with Category sourcing strategies.
• Develops action plans, timelines and resource assignments for sourcing projects.
• Continuous involvement in the sourcing, developing and maintaining a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Leads the ITT, RFI/Q/P and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and total cost of ownership.
• Ensure supplier pre-qualifications and on-site audits are performed as per process.
• Responsible for supplier performance management including regular performance reviews together with business.
• Undertake supplier negotiations on cost and Ts & Cs.
• Undertakes sourcing projects to assure on-time completion and guaranteed supply for all portfolios.
• Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders in order to meet defined objectives.
• Identifies opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce waste.
• Complies with all company and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• Employees may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the Company.

REQUIREMENTSPerson Specification

• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Good analytical skills and solution oriented.
• Organised and logical thinker.
• Advanced negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in Procurement with 5years experience in Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Academic qualification preferably in Supply Chain, Legal or Business Management.
• Conversed with latest strategic sourcing tools and techniques.
• Good understanding of terms and conditions.
• Experienced in administering tenders.

Expected salary

Location

Aberdeen

Job date

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:55:27 GMT

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