Description
Category, Procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier, contract, negotiations, safety, compliance, engineering, mechanical, electrical, energy, stakeholder, sourcing, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Goods and Services, Distributed Energy, business unit, startegy, end to end Category Management, market insight, business partnering, on-going supplier management, governance.
My client is a FTSE 100 company and are hiring Senior Category Manager (Electrical Engineering) on a contract basis (12 months), based in Berkshire
The Senior Category Manager is an important role within the Procurement team in ensuring that value is delivered to the FTSE 100 company business. The role works closely with in the Procurement team, senior internal stakeholders and external third parties and continuously seeks to improve value delivery through a framework of Category Management.
The role ensures Procurement is perceived as a positive, significant, value adding integral partner to the FTSE 100 company.
Specific categories covered shall be Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Goods and Services within the Distributed Energy business unit.
Accountabilities
End-to-end Category Management
External Market Expertise:
* Be seen by the business as the Procurement/commercial expert for the category.
* Understand the category and provide leadership and insight for the business on all aspects of market dynamics, regulatory framework, suppliers and technical innovations.
* Report changes and updates through proactive governance.
Procurement:
* Lead team members to source and procure a range of goods and services across one or more expenditure categories, ensuring optimum value for money within defined service and quality criteria.
* Identify opportunities for, lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services, negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters and applying judgement as to what constitutes an acceptable level of contractual risk and supply resilience.
* Create negotiation strategies and lead complex negotiations.
* Deliver a "fit for purpose" sourcing and selection approach which is flexible and delivery focussed.
- Contracts;
- Supplier Management;
- People Management (where applicable);
- Safety and Compliance ;
Competencies
* Clear understanding of Category Management principles.
* Detailed understanding of relevant categories.
* Comprehensive knowledge of end to end Category Management including market insight, business partnering, negotiation, on-going supplier management and governance.
* Experience of complex and business significant categories of expenditure through multiple functions within Category Management and maximising value to the business.
* Demonstrable track record of transformational value delivery through identification and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies, continuous improvement plans and demand management.
* Understanding of general and contract law.
* Demonstrable track record of leading complex contract negotiations.
* Understanding of the commercial aims and objectives of FTSE 100 company.
* Commercial Know-How: Managing for value, is the external market expert, understanding FTSE 100 company, Understanding our Customers.
Education
* Degree educated or appropriate relevant in work experience.
* Membership of CIPS (or equivalent).
Work Experience
* Engagement up to a senior level demonstrating the ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflicting views. Effective networking and business partnering skills.
* Self directed, pro-active, flexible, resilient, motivated and results oriented.
* Experience of working in a global Matrix organisation.
* Evidence of managing a category through the whole life cycle, ensuring the value created in the negotiation stage hits the bottom line.
* Confidence and credibility with excellent communication, relationship management and networking skills.
* Advanced influencing, persuading and negotiating skills. Ability to present complex ideas/concepts and take a consultative approach with stakeholders and peers.
* Team player with an ability to manage complex relationships and Matrix teams.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and expeditiously exploit commercial opportunities. Advanced skill using MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Experience in a Construction, Utility, Renewables team,
* EPC/NEC contracting
* Ability to create category plans on Goods & Services agreements
12 months
Berkshire
Start ASAP
Rates: Competitive/Market rates
If interested, please reply with up to date CV, availability and rate expectations