Category Manager

Harrow, United Kingdom
| Posted on 10/17/#####
Practice Name
Supply Chain Execution_Procurement
Work Mode
Hybrid
Corporate Office
Thoucentric Ltd.- Hygeia Building Rear Ground Floor, 66-68 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingdom, HA1 1BE
City
Harrow
Country
United Kingdom
State/Province
City of London About usThoucentric is the Consulting arm of Xoriant, aprominent digital engineering services company with#####0+ employees. We areheadquartered in Bangalore with presence across multiple locations in India,US, UK, Singapore & Australia Globally.As the Consulting business of Xoriant, We helpclients with Business Consulting, Program & Project Management, DigitalTransformation, Product Management, Process & Technology Solutioning andExecution including Analytics & Emerging Tech areas cutting acrossfunctional areas such as Supply Chain, Finance & HR, Sales &Distribution across US, UK, Singapore and Australia. Our unique consultingframework allows us to focus on execution rather than pure advisory. We areworking closely with marquee names in the global consumer & packaged goods(CPG) industry, new age tech and start-up ecosystem. Xoriant (Parent entity)started i#####90 and is a Sunnyvale, CA headquartered digital engineering firmwith offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Xoriant is backed by ChrysCapital, aleading private equity firm. Our strengths are now combined with Xoriant’scapabilities in AI & Data, cloud, security and operations services provenfor 30 years.We have been certified as "Great Place to Work" by AIM andhave been ranked as "50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work For".We have an experienced consulting team of over 450+world-class business and technology consultants based across six globallocations, supporting clients through their expert insights, entrepreneurialapproach and focus on delivery excellence. We have also built point solutionsand products through Thoucentric labs using AI/ML in the supply chain space.Job Description Thoucentric is theConsulting arm of Xoriant, a prominent digital engineering services companywi#####000+ employees. We are headquartered in Bangalore with presence acrossmultiple locations in India, US, UK, Singapore & Australia Globally.
As the Consulting businessof Xoriant, We help clients with Business Consulting, Program & ProjectManagement, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Process &Technology Solutioning and Execution including Analytics & Emerging Techareas cutting across functional areas such as Supply Chain, Finance & HR,Sales & Distribution across US, UK, Singapore and Australia. Our uniqueconsulting framework allows us to focus on execution rather than pure advisory.We are working closely with marquee names in the global consumer & packagedgoods (CPG) industry, new age tech and start-up ecosystem. Xoriant (Parententity) started#####1990 and is a Sunnyvale, CA headquartered digitalengineering firm with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Xoriant is backedby ChrysCapital, a leading private equity firm. Our strengths are now combinedwith Xoriant’s capabilities in AI & Data, cloud, security and operationsservices proven for 30 years.
We have been certified as"Great Place to Work" by AIM and have been ranked as "50 BestFirms for Data Scientists to Work For".
We have an experiencedconsulting team of over 450+ world-class business and technology consultantsbased across six global locations, supporting clients through their expertinsights, entrepreneurial approach and focus on delivery excellence. We havealso built point solutions and products through Thoucentric labs using AI/ML inthe supply chain space.
Job purpose:
CLS recognises procurementcapability has a huge potential to contribute to cost management capability aswell as improving the value from our vendors. This role is to develop CLS’sProcurement capability, moving it from a tactical requisition-based engagementmodel to a function supporting strategic vendor-based decisions.
The Category Manager is to embracethe Procurement vision, supporting the day-to-day business activities for allprocurement aspects of CLS’s vendor engagements, across all divisions globally- ensuring appropriate levels of risk control, appreciation of businessdrivers, optimisation of costs, and strong negotiation of contractual terms,whilst maintaining exemplary standards of quality and collaboration both withvendors and stakeholders alike.
Responsibilities:
The Category Manager defines andimplements the strategy of the relevant category, whilst driving sourcinginitiatives as required, whether it is for operational, or project related workas required.The Category Managerpromotes and works within the agreed Third-Party Management Framework (TPM) andis a strong advocate for the Procurement Team procedures, while promotingvalue-add that will assist CLS to meet its targets. In addition, the CategoryManager supports the Head of Procurement in developing CLS Procurementcapabilities, transforming it from a tactical requisition-based engagementmodel to a function supporting strategic vendor-based decisions.
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Researchand identify innovative procurement solutions for assigned category orinitiative.
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Developcategory strategy plans, including road map and stakeholder mapping.
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Developeffective relationships with internal stakeholders that support the Procurementstrategy.
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Developeffective relationships with 3rd Parties, adhering to emerging SRM framework.
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Leadand communicate with cross-functional teams to execute strategy and driveperformance.
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Raiseand maintain Procurement Profile
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Conductstrategic sourcing initiatives including fact-based negotiations (vendor andindustry analysis, benchmarks and cost structure analysis)
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Negotiatecommercials and contract terms with support of legal and Risk Domains.
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Mitigatecontractual risks as identified in the service segmentation and work with theinternal stakeholders to ensure they understand and ultimately own the risksnot mitigated.
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Ensureeach treatment strategy of the vendor, used for on-going monitoring, isadequately contracted and communicated to the relevant service owner and vendorrelationship owner.
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Supportvendors’ exit strategy.
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Ensuresourcing and category initiatives meet the top corporate objectives of theorganisation.
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Reportand track benefits and performance of implemented category plans
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Leadand support the business to utilise the P2P (Purchase to Pay) system to ensurecompliance with financial standards.
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ImproveTPM Lifecycle through a series of enhancements.
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Supportthe remediations of any Procurement findings derived from either Internal Auditor FRBNY examinations.
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Leadsby example
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Takepersonal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics,including regulatory and business conduct, across CLS
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Abilityto use strong interpersonal and leadership skills, to effective coach, assistothers with personal development, while being emotionally resilient and able tomaintain high performance. Requirements Experience & Required skill:
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Minimum5 years plus in similar role.
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Degreeand Procurement certification achieved (i.e. CIPS).
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Experienceworking for an FMI ( Financial Market Infrastructure) is preferable.
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Coachingexperience required.
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Knowledge, skills and abilities / competenciesrequired for successful job performance
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Procurement and Supply Chain in-depth knowledge
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Contract Law and legal knowledge relevant toProcurement activities
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Experience of applying Procurement skills andtechniques to positively disrupt business strategy and outcomes.
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Proven track record in taking ownership forresolving issues within Procurement environment.
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Excellent Stakeholder management skills with theability to build and maintain complex and multiple business stakeholderrelationships.
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Team management or coaching initiative
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Ability to clearly articulate and communicate
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Project management preferable
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Problem solving
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Analytical mindset
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Ability to interpret a range of differingprioritiesQualifications / certifications:
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Opportunity to define your career path and notas enforced by a manager
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A great consulting environment with a chance towork with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.
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A dynamic but relaxed and supportive workingenvironment that encourages personal development.
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Be part of One Extended Family. We bond beyondwork - sports, get-togethers, common interests etc. Work in a very enrichingenvironment with Open Culture, Flat Organization and Excellent Peer Group.
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Be part of the exciting Growth Story ofThoucentric!
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