Senior Category Manager - £65,000 - £75,000

Senior Category Manager - £65,000 - £75,000 - Reading/Berkshire

Competitive and compelling opportunity within the Utilities industry for an experienced procurement manager. Within this is the prospect of joining a well-established and strategic team who prioritise commercial growth and are working towards promoting sustainability within the procurement industry. Having gone through a recent transformation in the aim of enhancing their procurement processes, they are now looking for a like-minded, innovative, and dynamic individual who is comfortable working across a scope of procurement categories. This role encompasses a wide breadth of projects over both direct and indirect procurement and would suit a generalist who flourishes whilst working in an adaptable environment or a specialist who wishes to broaden their sphere of expertise within procurement. This opportunity offers an impressive package of between £65,000-£75,000, a 15% annual bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Required skills/ experience-

• Experience of strategic sourcing across a range of procurement backgrounds, will consider both direct or indirect procurement applicants
• Proven track record of effective project implementation and management, included within this the ability to perform to deadlines and work within fast paced environments.
• Effective communicator (verbal and written) with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers, shareholders, and with internal teams.
• Strategic and transformational insight into procurement, aiding in the innovation and progression of the business

Key responsibilities-

• Working across a scope of indirect and direct procurement, including but not limited to:
  • HR
  • Professional Services
  • Facilities Management
  • Chemicals
  • Engineering
  • Capital works
  • Equipment
• Monitoring and verifying sourcing activity for procurement purchases are adhering to the companies procurement requirements and procedures
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team and building and maintaining model relationships with a varied network of suppliers
• Working constructively to implement and deliver on sustainability quotas within procurement
• Strategizing on new avenues within procurement to drive overall commercial growth

This opportunity is anticipated to be highly competitive and would welcome any applicants from a diverse range of procurement backgrounds. If you'd be interested in applying please send over a copy of your CV to Matilda at jobsmp@bramwithconsulting.co.uk