Category Manager FTC

Newport, Gwent
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing

Work as part of a close knit team in driving a broad range of procurement activities for a well established organisation.

Client Details

A business that values progression, with clear career paths and opportunities. An organisation that has great reward structure they are seeking a new ambitious procurement professional to joint the team.

Description

Day to day duties include:

• Supporting the Procurement Manager
• Delivering the annual Procurement Plan for Indirect Goods and Services category
• Managing Procurement end to end tenders to deliver against an agreed Procurement Plan.
• Evaluating bids and making suggestions to achieve cost benefits
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of appropriate EU Procurement legislation
• Identifying potential suppliers who are looking to enter the market.
• Liaising with key stakeholders, including internal customers, external suppliers.
• Monitoring progress of various existing contracts and organising Procurement Events where necessary.
• Conducting research to ascertain market trends and needs.
• Producing reports and statistics.
• Conducting presentations about market analyses and possible growth.
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
• Reporting progress monthly to Head of Procurement

Profile

The successful candidate

• Prior experience in a similar role across Indirect categories (IT, FM etc)
• People leadership experience & results focused
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills

Job Offer

Great salary and benefits circa 57k