Procurement Category Manager (HR) - hybrid, -55,00060,000 plus benefits

As Procurement Category Manager for HR, reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you''ll set the category strategy, conduct strategic sourcing and review supplier performance.

Procurement Category Manager (HR) Role Details:

• Manage HR procurement category and lead sourcing projects including identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Analyse data and internal & external insights to drive value (across cost, quality and supplier performance)
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, working to build partnership that deliver continuous improvement, innovation and longer-term value.
• Mobilisation of contracts and new supplier relationships.
• Track the supply market - trends, risks and opportunities.
• Governance, risk and compliance management to mitigate and minimise risks.
• Develop and present reports on category performance including savings, supplier performance and market trends to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and build relationships between regional and central teams to leverage collective buying power.

Procurement Category Manager (HR) Person Specification

• An experienced strategic sourcing procurement professional
• Proven experience in category spend analysis, sourcing process and supplier management.
• Specific experience within the HR category would be very highly regarded
• Experience leading regulated sourcing activities (under PCR, UCR/PA23).
• Adept at requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding.

Procurement Category Manager (HR) Package & Benefits

• Salary: -55,00060,000
• Bonus of 6%
• 26 days'' holiday plus 8 statutory holidays - plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - for every -1 you put in, we add -2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you''re unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers

Additional Information

• Hybrid and flexible working - let us know your requirements!
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development if you wish
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Subsidised canteen and coffee shop,
• Free parking.

This role will suit someone with experience as a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Lead Buyer or Purchasing Manager.