Category Manager
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Ridge & Partners LLP
About the role: We are looking for someone with a real passion for procurement & category management within Technology, who has the desire and willingness to learn and grow. We are interested in applicants who have established experience in Technology spend management, or people who are eager to grow into the role from relevant expertise. This person will play … IT and business leaders to understand requirements and align procurement strategy with goals Analyse spend data and trends to identify opportunities for cost optimisation & risk reduction Ensure effective governance, contract management and risk mitigation across the supply base Support broader procurement initiatives The skills and experience you need for this role: Proven experience in procurement and category management … contracts Commercial insight with the ability to prioritise cost savings and quality Stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation Experience in supplier performance management and contract governance Analytical and data driven approach, with strong problem solving skills Understanding of procurement best practices, compliance and risk management frameworks Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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