Job Title: Category Management Specialist
We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the development and implementation of category management plans and sourcing strategies.
The role partners with stakeholders in various categories to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements.
* * This position involves analysing business needs, commercial risks, and supply markets to inform procurement decisions.
* A key responsibility is to provide governance, advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement and procurement categories.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development and implementation of category management plans and sourcing strategies that ensure value for money while meeting stakeholder expectations.
2. Analyse business needs, commercial risks, and supply markets to inform procurement decisions.
3. Provide governance, advice and guidance to internal stakeholders to build expertise in procurement and procurement categories across the organisation.
Benefits:
* Great job opportunity for experienced professionals to work on developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships.
* The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong supplier relationship management and risk mitigation skills to optimise procurement outcomes and maximise business opportunities.
* Ability to maintain thorough documentation of procurement processes and contractual arrangements which is critical to ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to audit and compliance standards.