Category Manager For Transformation Project - Reading

Seeking: Experienced Category Manager for Transformation Project - Reading - £50,000-£60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join a multi-billion-pound Transformation Project. This firm is seeking a skilled procurement professional to drive innovative strategies across various categories. They are transforming their operations by implementing a category management approach and need a capable Category Manager to facilitate this transition.

With sustainability as a top priority, this firm invests over £1 billion annually in their services and equipment. You will play a crucial role in challenging, engaging, and driving change, aligning with their short, medium, and long-term goals. You will have the autonomy to manage end-to-end procurement processes for a range of categories within your area of the business. As a blue-chip firm, you will collaborate closely with established stakeholders, helping to build your network and portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers to enhance contract performance and deliver additional value.
• Lead the development and management of comprehensive category plans, targeting value maximisation while balancing commercial risk.
• Provide category knowledge and market insights to internal stakeholders, deliver category plans, manage sourcing events, and identify risks.
• Act as the commercial expert for the category, ensuring the firm can adapt to market changes effectively.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrate a clear and detailed understanding of both short-term and long-term needs of stakeholders and the company. Exhibit strong skills in engaging, supporting, influencing, and constructively challenging stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the supply market, including suppliers, market trends, innovations, and changes, to identify valuable new suppliers.
• Have a solid understanding of Category Management principles with a proven track record of delivering results across various categories and building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Experience managing categories up to £100 million in value, including handling significant strategic risks to the organisation, is essential.

You will gain unparalleled exposure to a dynamic business, managing and running different categories. You will work with indirect categories, including HR, professional services, and marketing, as well as direct categories, such as consumables or specialist equipment supporting operations. This is the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and expand your skillset alongside an established team of like-minded individuals. The firm provides a nurturing environment for success, focusing on training and development to help progress your career.

Valuing a strong work-life balance, this firm promotes flexible working and takes a hybrid approach, requiring your presence in the Reading office 2-3 days per week. Situated on excellent transport links, the office is easily accessible whether you're coming from London, Swindon, Oxford, or further afield.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000.

For more information regarding this exciting procurement opportunity, please send your CV to Lucy at:

jobsLH@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Key words:

Category Manager, Environmental Firm, Utilities, Sustainability, Procurement Manager, Buyer, Direct, Indirect, FM, HR, Professional Services, Procurement, Strategic Procurement, Transformation Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Sustainability, Hybrid, Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Wokingham, Swindon, Oxford