Category Manager
Hertfordshire
£40,000 - £45,000
Role Profile
Our Client is a leading water business located in Hertfordshire. Looking for a Category Manager to join their established Procurement Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking company which is currently enjoying unrivalled growth and success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement category strategy for a defined spend area
- Deliver savings and value added through strategic procurement activity
- Manage tenders and negotiations for high value and complex contracts (in line with EU Procurement Directives where necessary)
- Develop and maintain key supplier relationships
- Manage a small category team
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a strategic procurement or category management role
- Knowledge of public sector procurement (EU Procurement Directive, OJEU)
- Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead projects and large scale Procurement activities at a senior level
- Line management experience
Candidates with MCIPS qualification are preferred.
Client
Successful international business in the Hertfordshire area
Remuneration
£40,000 - £45,000 plus excellent benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.
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