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Category Manager

Hertfordshire
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About the role

As a Category Manager, you will procure and manage framework agreements and contracts, delivering cost savings and rebate. Ensuring that Operating Units and Enabling Functions have a compliant and sustainable supply chain.

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Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their Team please read on! You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Development of category procurement strategies to clearly demonstrate and seek approval from stakeholders on how a product / service will be strategically procured.
  • Undertake request for proposals (RFP) applying a balanced scorecard approach to select suppliers based upon criteria which is relevant to client's and business objectives.
  • Drafting of recommendations (business case), for approval to demonstrate how and why a supplier has been selected.

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The must haves:

  • Experience in Travel and HR, including strong knowledge of IR35 requirements. Experience with travel-related procurement categories is an advantage.
  • Oracle Fusion (ERP) experience
  • Professionalism and good corporate governance.
  • Enthusiasm and excellent collaboration skills.
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels of business and supply chain.
  • Excellent analytical skills to drive the right decisions and outcomes.
  • Confident and professional approach to stakeholder engagement.

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What’s in it for you?

  • Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
  • This is a Permanent position (full time, 37.5 hours)
  • Competitive salary.
  • This role provides a Family benefits, professional development, 24/7 digital GP services, financial wellbeing and employee assistance.
  • Location: Leavesden- Hertfordshire

Next Steps

Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process. If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.

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Skills

Procurement Strategies
Request For Proposals
Supplier Selection
Business Case Drafting
Travel Procurement
HR Knowledge
IR35 Requirements
Oracle Fusion
Professionalism
Collaboration Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Stakeholder Engagement

Location

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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