Job Description

Category Leader

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it\xe2\x80\x99s no exaggeration to say that we\xe2\x80\x99re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We\xe2\x80\x99ve come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Category Leader where you have full responsibility for managing all aspects of a major segment of the ITM supply chain and will be accountable for category strategy execution and enacting the end-to-end procurement cycle as per the departmental policies.

You will create and deploy the integrated commodity / category strategies and the associated strategic sourcing and commercial activities. This covers ensuring adequate levels of contractual coverage and mitigation of commercial risk, optimising commercial advantage, providing security of supply and acceptable levels of liability. Where designated, you will lead the strategic relationships at a senior level creating value and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - develop, deploy and communicate relevant commodity /category / supplier strategies, providing a clear vision and strategic framework for the designated supply chain(s).
• Strategic Sourcing - planning, leading and negotiating sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across all major commodities / categories.

• Where designated, select a supply chain capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and ensure quality management and rectification.
• Lead long term cost improvement in line with business plans, including leveraging cost reductions across category group strategic spend commodities / categories.
• Effective top to top management of Supplier Relationships and strategic direction of partners and suppliers, ensuring that suppliers receive timely feedback of their performance as part of the supplier performance management (QCDR) reviews.
• Ensure that all Purchase Orders are created and released in a timely manner and in line with the overall project timing plan. Verifying that the supplier has the required capacity to fulfil their order obligations and highlighting to the business gaps where the lead-times do not meet business requirements.

• Work with suppliers to resolve any commercial claims, invoice queries relating to schedule changes and goods receipt.
• Provide feedback to suppliers of their delivered quality performance as part of supplier performance management (QCDR) reviews.

• Ensure compliance to the company\xe2\x80\x99s policies, processes and procedures.
• Understand supplier obligations contained in our Global Supplier Code of Conduct and address any compliance concerns.
• Identify all supplier risk areas and ensure each supplier complies with all necessary ITM Power policies and conduct periodic reassessments; conformance to ITM Power SQRD, conflict minerals statements, Supplier Code of Conduct and ESG requirements.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree-educated (or equivalent), with an Engineering or Business background
• MCIPS or IoSCM certified
• Qualifications necessary in areas such as Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Operations Management, Logistics

• Proven experience in category leadership, or similar role, with strong knowledge of category management and procurement best practices
• High level of commercial acumen and knowledgeable in contract law and developing complex supply agreements
• Strong and effective decision-making capacity, with the ability to interpret complex and multiple sources of information to make decisions
• Proven ability to improve processes to eliminate non-value adding activities
• Understanding of data analysis, forecasting methods, budget preparation
• Able to build and develop strong network relationships throughout the business
• IT literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, MRP/ERP, etc

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to produce and present business critical written documentation such as business cases and strategies
• Strong leadership, confident, strong communication and people skills
• Highly effective collaboration skills
• Strong negotiation skills and effective at influencing others at all levels of an organisation
• Strong programme management skills
• Results ownership
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power-Point

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Free fruit, tea and coffee
• Free onsite parking including free electric car charging points

We know your career is important to you, it\xe2\x80\x99s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.

ITM Power