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Category Lead Manager – Rail
VyntelligenceCategory Lead Manager developing category strategies and optimizing pricing in procurement at Telent. Managing supplier relationships and analyzing market trends to drive growth.
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Hard Skills
strategic sourcingcategory managementnegotiationcontractingsupplier evaluationiProcurementrisk managementcost reductionvalue enhancementcategory strategy development
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementteam managementinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship managementleadershipcollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
MCIPSChartered status
Industry Keywords
procurementcommercial strategiesRFx activitiessupplier performancebusiness continuitydisaster recoverylegislative standardsinternational standardscategory code managementspend management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Accountable for managing categories of spend within a designated business unit and associated spend with a multimillion annual spend.
- Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
- Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for a designated business unit.
- Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories
- Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories
- Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
- Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements
- Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
- Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status
- A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation
- A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology
- Demonstrable experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment
- Experienced in people / team management
- Experience in developing category plans and strategy
- Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Car Allowance
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.