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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS2868572

Reading, UK

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Category Management
  • Operational Excellence

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly skilled procurement professional with a strong focus on category management within the utilities and infrastructure sectors. Their expertise extends from commercial contract management to the intricate workings of public procurement regulations. This candidate has consistently demonstrated their ability to spearhead strategic supplier relationships and complex negotiations, yielding substantial cost savings and enhanced value delivery. With robust stakeholder management and exemplary communication skills, they are a perfect fit for dynamic and collaborative work environments where operational excellence is a priority.

Positioned previously in roles ranging from Category Manager at a national utilities provider to Procurement Specialist at a regional engineering firm, and Contracts Coordinator at a UK-based construction company, the candidate has a proven track record of driving efficiency and compliance in procurement and contract execution across various scales of projects.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings Achievements: Proven success in negotiating contract terms that resulted in over 15% cost savings for high-value procurement projects.
  • Performance Improvement: Implemented supplier performance monitoring frameworks that significantly improved contract execution and compliance.
  • Project Delivery Enhancements: Contributed to reducing project delivery timelines and increasing stakeholder satisfaction through effective contract management.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Supplier Relationships: Expert in nurturing and maintaining robust relationships with suppliers, crucial for negotiating better terms and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Contract Management: Skilled in managing high-value contracts, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and achieving contractual obligations efficiently.
  • Procurement Processes: Adept at designing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize operational efficiencies and align with organizational objectives.