Category Manager

This is a key role within the newly established Strategic Procurement function reporting directly into the Head of Procurement.

The role in fundamental in leading on some of the key spend Categories reviews to ensure cost saving, risk mitigation and value creation (including sustainability).

This often means a pro-active, highly collaborative, dynamic approach and delivery of Procurement best practices with a clear focus on output.

This role is expected to lead or support in categories such as Consumables, Corporate services, IT (eg Tech / Comms/ Data), Fleet (including services), Commercial Services (eg cleaning, security, Cash in transit) with support for other categories such as Waste Disposal services, FM (eg Plant, Building Maintenance and Capital buildings). Some categories may not require full category management however strategic mentoring of stakeholders to drive value and mitigate commercial risk may be required.

Allocation of categories will not only depend on the strategic goals of the organisation but may also take into consideration the skills, experience and development preferences of the Category Manager.

Using previous Category experience the Category Manager will need to demonstrate track record of delivering both financial and non-financial value by applying Procurement best practices such as Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationships Management (SRM).

Key Responsibilities:

Category specific role and responsibilities include:

• Leads and executes the category management process in line with Strategic Sourcing methodology and the principles and the Total Value concept
• Sets Category vision and strategy after full cross-functional review
• Provides Category leadership to BWC
• Develops and delivers Category specific targets / KPI's and all required category measurement and reporting on a regular basis (eg monthly or annual)
• Identifies and delivers Category non-financial value such as Sustainability and Innovation
• Creates and delivers all the required documentation to enable the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Participates in or leads Category specific strategic sourcing events.
• Leads and delivers all Category specific supplier management (SRM).
• Generates all category related / required insight and knowledge management
• Delivers on ad-hoc basis operational procurement support outside of the core role categories when required
• Delivers category specific digitalisation if appropriate
• Leads Category specific stakeholder engagement.
• Represents BWC internally and externally to our supply chain suppliers and partners

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve this outcome.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• 5-10 years' experience of Procurement, ideally Category Management predominantly indirect.
• Procurement experience in at least three of the role specific categories preferred.
• CIPS qualified or working towards a CIPS qualification.
• Track record of executing collaboration and improvement projects with end-to-end process efficiency at its heart
• Cross functional, forward thinking and able to use a confident mix of operational and strategic initiatives to drive value and align to the company's vision and long-term goals
• Ability to perform market positioning analysis and understand costs and value creation
• Excellent communicator able to influence at all levels and get internal buy in
• Agile, multitasking and dynamic team player able to deliver at speed and with limited supervision.
• Flexible approach, able to challenge constructively and identify long term value whilst building key stakeholder relationships

Full Job Description can be provided upon request.

• Depending on your role we provide an employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Support for Mental Health, we have an BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support in a variety of different areas such as Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues so much, we want to recruit more employees just like them. Which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us. We recognise and celebrate talent.
• Flexible working, we recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.

N.B:

• Due to a high number of applications, we're unable to get back to everyone who may have applied but unfortunately didn't get shortlisted. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful, but we thank you very much for your interest in working for BWC and advise to check our website for new vacancies arising.
• We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive sufficient applications.

To discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments please feel free to contact our People Services team or by phone on .

We are on equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.