Description

As a Direct Category Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping procurement strategies that enhance supplier performance and drive cost savings. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with various teams, negotiating contracts, and leveraging data to optimize sourcing decisions.

Requirements

• •5+ years’ experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
• •Proven expertise in supplier relationship management
• •Sound understanding of contract law and procurement governance frameworks
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• •Demonstrable success delivering measurable cost savings
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-sourcing tools
• •Recognised qualification such as CIPS Level 6 or equivalent preferred
• •Strategic sourcing and category management expertise
• •Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities
• •Excellent communication and presentation skills
• •Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• •Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and collaboration

Tasks

• •Develop and implement category strategies for procurement optimization
• •Build and manage supplier relationships for collaboration and compliance
• •Lead commercial negotiations and manage contract lifecycles
• •Partner with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies
• •Monitor and report on category spend for cost optimization
• •Assess and manage supply chain risks with mitigation strategies
• •Use data and analytics to inform sourcing decisions and track performance
• •Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and procurement systems
• •Ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements

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