Category Manager

Category Manager
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Derby (Hybrid working)

Are you an experienced and self-driven Category Manager seeking a role that makes a real impact on business performance? Join our esteemed partner in the heart of the railway industry! We are currently recruiting a Category Manager to contribute to the success of various improvement projects across the business.

Main Duties:
- Develop tactical procurement strategies for projects, leading sourcing and implementation in line with policies.
- Lead sourcing activities, identifying the right suppliers and delivery partners in line with Procurement Policy (PCR) and Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 (UCR).
- Create contractual agreements ensuring fitness for purpose and commercial viability.
- Advise and support stakeholders on best practices for obtaining value for money and highest quality.
- Manage and approve POs for audit trails and compliance.
- Hold suppliers accountable through clear and robust contract management.
- Support the delivery of Procurement KPIs throughout the National Rail Contract.
- Proactively collaborate on group procurement sourcing strategies for optimal value.
- Manage and govern the contracts database, ensuring validity and resolving breaches.
- Support continuous improvement of sustainable procurement (ISO20400).
- Lead stakeholder meetings, ensuring policy compliance and governance.
- Communicate UK laws and industry standards regarding purchasing and contract activities.
- Ensure financially checked suppliers to minimise risk and exposure.

Skills and Experience Needed:
- CIPS qualified or looks to complete in the future
- Experience dealing within PCR and UCR
- Previous work experience within a public sector organisation
- Significant experience in contractual agreements and terms development.
- Ability to work under time constraints without compromising quality.
- Strong analytical skills to analyse complex spend data.
- Proficient in ICT systems, including e-procurement systems and Microsoft suite.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- High commercial acumen with organisational and documentation skills.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges.

Our Offer:
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hybrid working, home-based work 2-3 days per week.
- Great pension scheme.
- Free First Class work travel.
- Free Standard Class leisure travel.
- Friends and Family discounts.
- 75% discount on national leisure travel (including partners and dependants).
- Flexible working hours.
- 32 days holiday per year.

If you possess top quality skills within the realms of procurement and supply chain management, we invite you to submit your application. Become part of our partners team and apply today!

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