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Category Leader

Preston Based (Hybrid 1-2 days per week on site)

£45.50 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

6 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise approach to the procurement of consultancy and associated services from the external market
Will deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimium outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements
Will implement the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process
Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility
Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services
Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working.

Knowledge:

Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models
A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions

Skills:

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Contract negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Contract management

Qualifications:

Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or willing to work towards preferred

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply