Category Manager

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their team with a Category Manager for Alliance framework. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, your role is to support and develop the Portfolio and procurement strategies aligned to the business outcomes. This strategic role will focus on developing and managing our strategic partners and non-framework supply chain during project and portfolio execution.

The main challenge of this role is to outperform the Procurement "Whitebook" initiative by driving efficiencies through strong negotiation, leadership, and supply chain management.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and implement sourcing agreements with Anglian Water.

• Aggregate demand based on business needs while promoting "Best for Task" and innovation within the supply chain.

• Develop and implement SMART objectives/KPIs with supply chain partners to support on-time delivery and mitigate risks.

• Gain extensive knowledge of the markets relevant to your category and monitor market risks (financial and capacity).

• Conduct regular 360 review meetings with stakeholders to evaluate performance and identify value-added initiatives within the supply chain.

• Support the solution team to ensure the right supply chain is in place to meet delivery and procurement strategies.

• Ensure all commercial requirements are submitted and audited to maximize overall performance within the Alliance.

• Implement SHEA processes and procedures across all deliverables.

To be considered for this procurement career opportunity, candidates should hold a CIPS Professional standard membership (or equivalent) and have experience in a senior procurement/sourcing role. You should be resourceful and persuasive, capable of handling demanding stakeholders, embracing collaboration and innovation, and meeting tight deadlines. Demonstrating strong leadership, integrity, and accountability is essential. You will work strategically and operationally, with a customer-focused approach.