Skip to main contentNegotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favourable and mutually beneficial outcomes.Supplier Management:Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to suppliers.Monitor supplier compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.Manage supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies as needed.Collaborate with suppliers on innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Category Strategy & Performance:Develop and execute category strategies for IT and Professional Services spend.Manage spend across diverse categories, identifying opportunities for consolidation, cost-savings, and service improvements.Measure and report on category performance using relevant KPIs and metrics.Identify and mitigate category-specific risks (e.g., data security, software compliance) to ensure business continuity.Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including IT, Legal, Finance, and insurance) to deliver category objectives.Engage with business units and Procurement Business Partners to understand specific needs and requirements.Interface with Group Procurement to ensure local category strategies are consistent with global directives.Team Leadership:Manage and develop a Category Specialist, providing guidance and support.Delegate tasks appropriately to the team member, ensuring their growth and development.Requirements
- Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or CIPS qualified (MCIPS) or working towards.
- Proven experience within a similar procurement or category management role, ideally within IT and/or Professional Services.
- Demonstrable experience running competitive tenders for complex spend categories.
- Strong track record of negotiating contracts for software, hardware, and/or corporate services.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and service providers.
- Proficient skills in strategic procurement, contract management, business acumen, and supplier relationship management.
- Proficient understanding of sustainability and ESG knowledge.
- Understanding of commercial and legal principles, including data protection (GDPR) and software licensing.
- Desirable:
- Chartered CIPS Status (MCIPS).
- MBA or relevant Master's qualification.
- Experience within a large, complex, multi-site organisation.
- Knowledge of specific IT frameworks (e.g., ITIL) or experience in procuring legal/consultancy services.
- Supportive team player and inclusive collaborator with excellent communication skills.
- Innovative problem solver with the ability to work well under pressure.
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Category Manager - IT & Professional Services
Salary: Up to £60,000, car/allowance plus Veolia benefits
Location: Cannock (Hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office)
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 5 days
Onsite Gym
Access to our company pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year
One paid day's leave every year to volunteer
Ongoing training and development opportunities, including the opportunity to manage and develop a Category Specialist.
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