Category Procurement Manager
Permanent
Theale/ Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Procurement Manager - Acquisition, Design, Engineering & Construction to join a well-known telecommunications infrastructure business.
To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity, and information security arrangements that meet our obligations to our customers.
Responsibilities:
Lead the business in agreeing and delivering clear and compelling sub-category strategies which fully support the company's strategic objectives. Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, sources of supply, etc. to deliver value improvements. Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value-for-money on targeted spend. Lead sourcing activities and the management of complex projects and facilitate cross-functional group planning and action. Lead supplier event days and other internal/external communication forums aimed at developing and engaging with the supply base to improve performance. Demonstrate expertise in the development of all types of market-facing documents in all relevant categories and types of procurement activity. Lead cross-functional Cornerstone teams in the evaluation of large, complex, organisation-wide agreements. Ensure that Suppliers have the necessary capability and capacity to support the Business' requirements, following the corporate supplier evaluation and onboarding process. What experience is needed:
Telecoms procurement experience would be desirable, but construction and design experience is the essential aspect, so other industries can be considered. Ability to design, develop, and manage Category sourcing strategies. Design, develop, and manage operational models, processes, and governance structures. Hands-on category management, negotiating, and presentation skills. RFP/Sourcing Event management. Goal deployment of strategy and process creation. Strategic and collaborative thinker.
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Lead the business in agreeing and delivering clear and compelling sub-category strategies which fully support the company's strategic objectives. Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, sources of supply, etc. to deliver value improvements. Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value-for-money on targeted spend. Lead sourcing activities and the management of complex projects and facilitate cross-functional group planning and action. Lead supplier event days and other internal/external communication forums aimed at developing and engaging with the supply base to improve performance. Demonstrate expertise in the development of all types of market-facing documents in all relevant categories and types of procurement activity. Lead cross-functional Cornerstone teams in the evaluation of large, complex, organisation-wide agreements. Ensure that Suppliers have the necessary capability and capacity to support the Business' requirements, following the corporate supplier evaluation and onboarding process. What experience is needed:
Telecoms procurement experience would be desirable, but construction and design experience is the essential aspect, so other industries can be considered. Ability to design, develop, and manage Category sourcing strategies. Design, develop, and manage operational models, processes, and governance structures. Hands-on category management, negotiating, and presentation skills. RFP/Sourcing Event management. Goal deployment of strategy and process creation. Strategic and collaborative thinker.
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