Category Manager

Category Manager - Indirects

Hyrbid working

Up to £50,000 base salary

Outstanding additional benefits package!

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading rail business based in Derby in the search for an experienced Category Manager to focus on the businesses Indirect requirements.

As a Category Manager you will:

• Be the procurement expert for the categories which fall under your responsibility.
• Lead on procurement strategies and tactical approaches which maximise the successes of the business.
• Managing strategically important contracts, driving sustainable benefits.
• Working with cross functional teams to support positive relationships with suppliers.
• Lead the complete tender process (formulation and evaluation through to negotiation and award) ensuring value for money, competitive terms are achieved and ensure full compliancy to the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 & company procedures are followed.
• Ensure the UK laws and industry standards regarding purchasing and contract activities are communicated at every opportunity by the post holder to all managers and other appropriate staff.
• Ensure that the appropriate conditions of purchase/contract are applied to transactions to protect the company's interests.
• Ensure supplier performance is to required business standards.

About you:

• Motivated team player with a flexible and supportive approach to your work
• Experience working within a procurement function
• CIPS qualifications desirable
• Strong communication skills and the desire to build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders