Category Manager

Job DescriptionCarbon60 is looking to recruit an FM Category Manager based in Cannock on a Hybrid basis, this is an excellent opportunity to join a large national FM company who value and develop their staff. This is a temporary ongoing contract for a minimum of 6 months.Location: CannockWorking Pattern: Hybrid Monday to Friday – Full timePay Rate: £23.97 per hour / £49,857.60 Per YearThe Role:Build and update the category strategy in conjunction with the UK & Ireland business stakeholders and global procurement departments.You will be responsible for the delivery of the annual category plan, regarding savings, service, spend under management and supplier rationalisation.You shall seek to embed sustainable procurement practice in your categories and look to lead the ambition to deliver multifaceted business performance.As part of your role, you will build an external network of benchmarks. This will ensure that category-specific, industry-leading solutions are sought and implemented. The Successful Candidate:You will ideally be educated to Degree or Higher-Level Qualification, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. (MCIPS) or be part qualified CIPS and working towards MCIPS.You will have previous experience of working Procurement functions within blue-chip businesses or within the Public Sector, ideally operating at the level of Category Manager, Assistant Category Manager or Senior Buyer.You will also have indirect supply chain knowledge, with specific experience of managing a Corporate Services category, although this is not essential.You will have a good knowledge of the procurement process and relevant compliance with set processes and policies.
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