Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Category Manager based in York for 8 months initially with possible extension.
As a category manager you will:
Manage a team of category analysts and category assistants
Mentor and demonstrate leadership within teams or project teams to develop and implement corporate initiatives to control and secure compliance with business outcomes and to ensure continuous improvement in the field of procurement
Provide day to day commercial advice to clients on procurement issues and governance, advising on and drafting appropriate procurement, and Contract Management strategies, which manage risk, exploit commercial opportunities and maximise value for money
Manage cost drivers effectively;
Manage relationships with internal category stakeholders and wider government;
Support and create the establishment and maintenance of excellent relationships within customer organisations
Manage and develop key Supplier Relationships to deliver exceptional performance in cost, service and quality;
Participate in the productions of National/European legislation guidance and standards to influence these processes and inform the business
Prepare contract management documents in conjunction with stakeholders
Data analysis and specification reviews
System review including Bravo and Contract finder
Raising requisitions
Raising POs
Creating new contracts (for interims)
Updating online guidance
Completing the banner catalogue cross check review
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.
Apply now to know more!