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Category Manager - Indirect
Birmingham
3 month contract role
We are currently supporting a client in recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team based in Birmingham. The successful applicant will have category management experience within a regulated industry (UCR/PCR).
Key Responsibilities:
Guiding and supporting the business in procurement activities in line with the company procurement policies, and where necessary Utilities Contract Regulations.
Tendering of indirect purchase requirements of varying values.
Prepare and negotiate contracts and contract amendments necessary to meet business requirements and commitments/obligations.
Liaise with the wider Client Relationships & Contracts Team and the Department of Transport (DfT) to obtain approval of key contracts in line with the National Rail Contract (NRC).
Provide commercial and contractual advice to the business where required.
Provide the primary interface between the company and external lawyers for matters relating to contracts.
Attend contract review meetings where necessary.
Support the Senior Category Manager with the review and development of the procurement policies and procedures to respond to the demanding needs of the business.
Provide management reporting where required.
Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts to deliver business requirements, where necessary representing Procurement at meetings.Required Skills and Experience:
Demonstrable experience in Category Management activities for large and complex organisations.
Experience of tendering under Utilities Contract Regulations.
Experience in management and negotiation of large contracts.
Experience of working with and interpreting complex legal documentation.
Sound commercial and financial awareness.
Experience within the UK Rail Industry preferred but not required.
Experience of working with legal advisors and instructing legal advice.
Educated to degree standard (desirable).
Hold Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Membership (CIPS)