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Category Manager

  • Location:

    Newport

  • Sector:

    Freight & Logistics

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £50000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Kerry Lewis

  • Contact email:

    cardiff.web@brookstreet.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    CAR/808588_1655977773

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    4/08/2022

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Job Description

Brook Street is working with a large, ambitious employer with offices throughout Wales & the South West with their head office based in Newport.

We are looking for a CIPS qualified Category Manager within the Procurement department, directly reporting into the Procurement Manager.

This is an incredible employer with a suite of great benefits:

  • Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
  • 25 Days Holiday (5 weeks) + Bank Holidays
  • Flexible benefits
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Personal development & training packages tailored to your own needs

Duties include:

  • The role is responsible for managing the Goods & Services category, with the delivery of strategic sourcing in order to meet business and end-user needs a managing supporting staff.
  • Responsible for ensuring value for money in line with cost-saving measures throughout the business.
  • This role will involve the development of procurement strategy, drafting ITT and RFQ's, the negotiation and implementation of Contracts and Framework Agreements

Experience required:

  • Demonstrable experience within procurement / buying at a similar level
  • Regulatory knowledge due to the management position of the role.
  • A good standard of numeracy and accuracy in written information
  • Experience with commercial contracts and templates
  • Essential - Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

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