Category Manager

About the Role - My client is looking for a Category Manager to add to their team! Ideally you will have experience within IT procurement, marketing will also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• -Drive implementation of and continually reviews procurement strategy with key stakeholders to support delivery of objectives
• .Develops relevant supplier relationships that will aid the delivery of my clients strategy, drive innovation, continual improvement and best practice
• .Optimises value and manages risk for my clients third parties spend within the category
• .Ensures, via collaboration with the business and through project execution, that agreed project targets are delivered to time and budget
• .Educates stakeholders and promotes best practice procurement to drive maximum benefit and compliance

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Experienc

e:Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management includin

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• t.Tenderin
• g.Commercial and contract negotiatio
• nsDemonstratable stakeholder management and communication skill

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Qualificatio

• ns:Educated to degree level or equivale
• nt.CIPS or equivalent qualified or qualified by experience in procurement and strategic sourcing ro

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Salary: £50,000 - £60

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Location: Hybrid working - 1 day needed in Oxford head office, 1 day required in a local