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We are seeking a Global Category Manager to lead and enhance our approach to key spend areas. The successful candidate will review and develop contracts with suppliers that both manage risk, and offer a sustainable solution.

Client Details

Our client is an international organisation within the aerospace and defence sector. They offer a dynamic environment to work within, enabling this role to help develop both structure and process, creating a firm foundation for continued growth. The role is based at their Cheshire location, and will support their global foot print

Description

As the Global Category Manager you will:

Review the current supply base and contracts in place, highlighting risk (contractual / capacity / supplier capability), driving improvements, and resourcing where necessary
Build close working relationships with Engineering, and Sales teams, engaging at the beginning of NPD processes. You will support supplier selection (against capability and capacity requirements), and manage risk upfront with robust contract negotiation
Develop processes to ensure current and future activities support a more efficient approach from source to contract, into BAU
Review new sourcing opportunities to build a more sustainable supply base (cost / political / environmental)
Support the organisation to develop an understanding of the importance of Procurement in managing risk, and leading to better business outcomesProfile

A successful Global Category Manager should have:

Expertise in strategic sourcing and contracts, understanding the need for flow down and indemnity clauses
Proficiency in supplier management and negotiations.
Ability to identify and analyse a supplier's ability to become a long term partner
Ideally, knowledge of the defence and aerospace sector, specifically with a working knowledge of sourcing bought out / finished product
Exposure to Project Management tools
Understanding and ability to develop systems and processesJob Offer

A competitive salary
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and inclusive company culture.
The chance to make a real impact in a global organisation