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My client, an established and innovation-led business, are currently looking to recruit an experienced Category Manager / Category Management Specialist to join their established Procurement / Supply Chain Team based in North East Manchester.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Category Manager will be responsible for identifying and selecting suppliers to support the organisations ongoing procurement strategy and the effective delivery of cost savings and efficiency projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and assess the essential skills, capabilities, and capacity of potential vendors, taking into account their competitive positioning
Use standard industry cost models and benchmarking analysis to ensure the selection of suitable suppliers aligns with the strategic sourcing strategy
Collaborate with Finance and business leaders to pinpoint and implement cost-saving measures aimed at lowering the overall cost of ownership
Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including engineering, planning, purchasing, and sales teams to develop sourcing strategies
Analyse markets across multiple business lines to organise and improve sourcing processes
Perform regular supplier reviews, implementing projects to drive the business forward
Provide purchasing analysis reports to show spend across various sectors, highlighting specific areas requiring focus and improvement.
Requirements:
Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Economics
At least 5 years' experience in a similar role, with a track record of delivering cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects
Extensive experience within a manufacturing-based business, with exposure to working across various product lines and multiple components & parts.
Proven Supply Chain Management and negotiation skills with strong technical and financial acumen and understanding
In-depth knowledge of LEAN tools and KPI's to aid improved business efficiency, cost, and quality control initiatives.
Extensive experience of preparing and presenting detailed reports to highlight areas of the business where cost savings and improved reliability of supply can be achieved
Experience of managing multiple suppliers across a range of technologies and products
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Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £53000 per annum
Posted: 2024-07-08 12:35:22
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Service Care Solutions are seeking interest, to increase capacity of the Commercial team at Cumbria Police for up to a 6-month period to deal with workload.
We are looking for innovative and creative individual with skills, knowledge, and experience of working within a Public Sector procurement environment.Location: Penrith (Hybrid)Knowledge/experience required:
Relevant professional qualification (ideally CIPS level 4 or above/ working towards), and/or relevant experience in this field.
Working knowledge of public procurement regulations/ working in a Public Sector procurement environment.
Procurement practitioner experience of undertaking quote & tender exercises.
Experience in stakeholder/customer engagement/ supplier relationship & contract management.
Experience of developing/delivering effective working alliances, partnerships, and services.
Excellent communication, team working/leadership skills.
Good problem solving and innovative thinking.
Ability to effectively prioritise own and other workloads.
Good IT skills (desirable experience of Oracle/ oracle Fusion, E-tendering portals & contract databases).
If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.
Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £400. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Penrith, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £22.56 per hour
Posted: 2024-07-05 09:52:06
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Job title - Category Manager Location - London E17 Contract - 6 month fixed term + possible extension Hours - Full time Salary: £65,000- £68,000 per annum.We are currently seeking a Category Manager on a fixed term contract to support in the effective management of the contracts across the organisation.
The Category Manager to lead the procurement team in the delivery of a range of significant projects across the People procurement category.
Duties would include:
Plan and organise work to ensure the delivery of those aspects of the service for which responsible.
Manage risk within area of responsibility.
Ensure all stakeholders are aware of and comply with relevant regulations and procedures.
Manage relationships with delivery partners/providers/suppliers to commission/manage/evaluate/enhance appropriate service delivery/capacity within the area of responsibility.
Develop service plans to meet strategic business goals.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external standards.
Lead the development and oversee the implementation of contracts, processes, performance criteria, standards, governance frameworks, and procedures within the area of responsibility.
Advise Directors, Members, staff, external consultants, and others on complex procurement and contractual matters associated with projects.
Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers, and partner organisations.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures.
Guide relevant procurements via DPS.
Manage major projects and control allocated resources from support services and service areas.
Lead on delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes required by the programme, covering all elements of sustainability.
The Ideal candidate will have:Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Experience in a range of indirect procurement areas within the Public sector
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing solutions, realising strategic objectives.
Delivering projects to time and budget using a structured method eg PRinCE2.
Strong communication and influencing skills and the ability to explain issues across the Council and partnerships.
Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Woodford Green, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £68000 per annum
Posted: 2024-06-17 16:22:49
