Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
AWE Plc
be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplierrelationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management … Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role, you will: Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability. Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. Government frameworks and AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of … contracts. Contribute to the development of commercial strategy and delivering activities and programmes to support achievement of the AWE Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives. Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate). Leading, coaching and developing your team and influencing other specialists and stakeholders to create and develop operational plans, aligned with the Category strategy. Who are we More ❯
be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplierrelationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management … Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role, you will: Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability. Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. Government frameworks and AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of … contracts. Contribute to the development of commercial strategy and delivering activities and programmes to support achievement of the AWE Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives. Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate). Leading, coaching and developing your team and influencing other specialists and stakeholders to create and develop operational plans, aligned with the Category strategy. Who are we More ❯
a growing Procurement team, supporting delivery of ambitious sustainability and technology goals. You’ll be responsible for sourcing software, hardware, services, hosting and more, ensuring value for money, strong supplier partnerships, and measurable impact. This is a great opportunity reporting into a very strong Procurement leadership team, working alongside Procurement Managers and Senior Procurement Managers. You’ll be a … and highlight risks. Key Responsibilities Partnering with senior stakeholders to support sourcing activity. Contributing to category strategies across Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks/Telco. Negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships. Gathering and analysing spend data to inform strategy. Supporting savings initiatives and opportunity analysis. Working with Legal and Finance to ensure budgets and … implementation of new tools. What You’ll Bring MCIPS Level 4 (or working towards it) with around 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (preferred). Strong stakeholder and supplierrelationshipmanagement skills. Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Good communication and negotiation skills. Delivery-focused, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach. Understanding of category managementMore ❯
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Mana Resourcing
contribution to the business.The ROLEThe Category Manager - Third Party Operations (IT, Marketing & HR)will be required to:* Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy in IT, Marketing & HR* Develop supplier relationships * Optimises value and manages risk within the category * Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement This is hybrid position.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a professional Category Manager … Third Party Operations (IT, Marketing & HR) candidate with solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including: * Strategy development * Tendering* Commercial and contract negotiations * Supplierrelationshipmanagement* Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities * Experience of IT, Marketing & HR* Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles* Good level of educationSALARY More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits, OTE