Senior Procurement Category Manager

Responsible for developing and implementing a category strategy that will ensure purchasing activity is operating in line with business objectives to create a sustainable supply chain that delivers value for money to the business. This will include the necessary systems and process development to ensure it is simple to purchase from our supply chain partners including payment processes. Our purchasing solutions must enable the business to comply with our procurement policy. You will be responsible for setting your annual procurement plan and taking full responsibility for its delivery. You will manage the complete procurement cycle, spend analysis, tender creation, contract award, implementation, and supplier relationship management. In many cases you will act as the project manager. Leading cross functional teams from the business to select the goods and services supply chain partners required to deliver the solutions for the multiple business units. You will work with stakeholders right across the business to become a trusted partner providing analysis and supply chain solutions in your category area. With over 300 locations across the UK and Ireland there will be a requirement to travel as needed to deliver your project plan. Excellent communication and influencing skills will be required to drive the supply chain solutions across the multiple locations.