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Category Manager - MRO

Utilities

Thames Valley

Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £65000

Updated May 25, 2012


The category managers will be responsible for the total performance of their Category

Objectives of the role
*Accountable to the Delivery Manager for the total performance of their category - savings delivered, value generated, QSIC (Quality, Service, Innovation, Cost reduction) improvements, stakeholder satisfaction, demand management and visibility; staff & team development.
* Overall accountability for the quality of work delivered by Sourcing teams - set & maintain high standards

Who we're looking for
Principal accountabilities
*Build & main Category Plans which detail a clear improvement "road-map" including:
1. Sourcing Projects - The identification of sourcing opportunities that deliver tangible savings to the business. Ensure the quality & timeliness of the Sourcing projects - line managing Sourcing Managers and flexible consultant resources to deliver a portfolio of planned and reactive sourcing projects
2. Demand drivers - Build strong stakeholder relationships - raising Procurements profile and ensuring early & full engagement in all projects, developing new opportunities in a collaborative approach. Implement strategy and process improvements with stakeholders to improve demand forecasting visibility
3. SRM plans - Build Supplier Relationship Management plans with tangible benefits (savings and process) identified and delivered. Actively manage strategic suppliers to maximise value to the organisation, e.g. influence innovation, R&D and business investment. Continually track the Supply Market - keeping a breast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities
*Provide clear leadership to extended team - ensuring all savings targets are achieved. Ensure highest quality levels in application of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship methodologies

About our client
Our client is a major service provider who continues to invest in their business

What's on offer
£55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance, Pension, Bonus & Healthcare

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)1932 264000.  Job Ref: 13220354
Your application will be sent to Marc Riddell.

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