Category Leader

Preston Based (Hybrid 1-2 days per week on site)

£45.50 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

6 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise approach to the procurement of consultancy and associated services from the external market
• Will deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimium outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements
• Will implement the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process
• Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility
• Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services
• Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working.

Knowledge:

• Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models
• A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions

Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Contract negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract management

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience
• CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or willing to work towards preferred

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply