Category Manager in Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom
About you...(what you are skilled at)
- Analytical
- Detail conscious
- Commercially minded
- Organised
- Improvement mindset - people and processes
- Sound judgement - able to anticipate risks and outcomes
- Relationship builder - creating cooperative networks
- Improvement mindset - people and processes
- Persuasive - enthusiastic and committed to strategic sourcing and sustainability agendas
You'll bring...(your wealth of experience & qualifications)
Experience and knowledge
? Implementing strategic sourcing / category management strategies and systems
? Track record of improving supply chain metrics
? Data management and analysis
? Developing and expanding client relationships
? Negotiating key supply and commodity frameworks
? Planning and implementing business process change
? Knowledge of industry legislative, regulatory and standards environment
- Ideally MCIPS / Degree Qualified or breadth and depth of work experience equivalent to qualification
- Full competency and management skill levels in the use and management of ERP systems (COINS, SAP, Oracle or similar)
- Comprehensive experience and delivery of strategic sourcing and change management in direct and indirect category management
- Experience in civils / construction / infrastructure market sectors desired
- 5 years + experience within a mid /senior level procurement or supply chain management role
You'll work with...(because relationships are important)
The head of supply chain, supply chain manager, operational buyers and administration team.
Internal key stakeholders across our operational projects teams within key infrastructure projects within the highways and railways sectors.
Enabling functions and members of our senior leadership team.
Supply chain partners and our key clients.
You'll receive...(because we value you)
- Competitive salary
- Company car scheme
- Company pension
- 25 Days annual leave (plus an additional day for your birthday)!
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Trade Discount Cards
- Professional Development opportunities