Category Manager

Description:

Our client is a centralised procurement business that specialises in procurement and supply chain management services, enabling their clients to increase efficiency and deliver more from their supply partners, improving overall experience.

They have a centralised office in London, and their teams work remotely around the UK, only having to come to London for meetings twice a month.

The Category Manager reports into the Head of Category and is a newly created role. The successful candidate will is responsible for supporting the management and procurement of goods and services across a series of clinical products, as well as supporting to ensure the Category strategy and plan are maintained and delivered.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Highly experienced in a Category management role across any wide range of products, healthcare would be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of tender process and strong negotiation skills.
• An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Able to influence and advise effectively.
• Maintain detailed records with efficient and accurate use of all systems.
• Identify, develop, and promote best practices, with the aim of improving business efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
• Modern procurement techniques and approaches, including strategic cost management principles and strategic category management process knowledge.
• Owned approximately £150-200 million category spend.
• Category management strategy initiation, planning and development process leadership.
• Developing ideas for category strategy improvement opportunities within the organisation
• Experience in handling data, analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options.