Senior Category Manager

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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Procurement team for a Senior Category Manager based at One Stratford Place.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Category Manager to oversee all procurement activities across our organization and its affiliates. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with our established processes and company guidelines. You will negotiate contracts with external parties, provide guidance to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Additionally, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to advise on procurement protocols, processes, and governance, and establish and manage contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with organisational goals.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager include preparing or assisting in the preparation of recommendations for company meetings, supporting cross-organizational initiatives, and providing support for team development and knowledge growth. You will also work closely with the Head of Procurement, contract managers, and stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, drive continuous improvement in sustainable procurement, and ensure compliance with UK laws and industry standards.

The Senior Category Manager will also be responsible for Supplier Relationship Management for cross-departmental supply arrangements.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a colleague who is hands-on and capable of effectively managing multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in a strategic hands-on procurement role. Ideal candidate will hold an MCIPS qualification, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or transferable experience in a regulated environment.

As the Senior Category Manager, you should have a solid understanding of regulated procurement processes and routes to contract, including all procurement documentation and governance requirements. Additionally, experience in stakeholder management and supply chain planning is essential. The ideal candidate is required to undertake horizon scanning for the designated category area and ensure that evidence-based decision criteria is used for procurement advice, guidance and delivery.

In addition to this, working knowledge of UK contract law, government procurement legislation and procurement regulations is required. Proficiency in IT systems and tools such as MS Office, procurement portals, and procure-to-pay systems.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 17th May 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

• Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
• Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
• Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive
• Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App-?our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)
• Single private medical cover for you and have the option to add your family members for an additional fee