Category Manager
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Location
Birmingham
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£45000 - £54000 per annum
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Contact:
Tom Reid
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Contact email:
tom.reid@txmrecruit.co.uk
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Contact phone:
07802 721585
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Job ref:
BH-35359
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Published:
about 2 months ago
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Expiry date:
2024-03-31
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Startdate:
2024-03-01
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Birmingham
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum plus benefits
We are currently supporting a client in recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team based in Birmingham. The successful applicant will have category management experience within a regulated industry (UCR/PCR).
Key Responsibilities:
- Guiding and supporting the business in procurement activities in line with the companyprocurement policies, and where necessary Utilities Contract Regulations.
- Tendering of indirect purchase requirements of varying values.
- Prepare and negotiate contracts and contract amendments necessary to meet business requirements and commitments/obligations.
- Liaise with the wider Client Relationships & Contracts Team and the Department of Transport (DfT) to obtain approval of key contracts in line with the National Rail Contract (NRC).
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to the business where required.
- Provide the primary interface between the company and external lawyers for matters relating to contracts.
- Attend contract review meetings where necessary.
- Support the Senior Category Manager with the review and development of the procurement policies and procedures to respond to the demanding needs of the business.
- Provide management reporting where required.
- Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts to deliver business requirements, where necessary representing Procurement at meetings.
- Demonstrable experience in Category Management activities for large and complex organisations.
- Experience of tendering under Utilities Contract Regulations.
- Experience in management and negotiation of large contracts.
- Experience of working with and interpreting complex legal documentation.
- Sound commercial and financial awareness.
- Experience within the UK Rail Industry preferred but not required.
- Experience of working with legal advisors and instructing legal advice.
- Educated to degree standard (desirable).
- Hold Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Membership (CIPS).
