Job Description

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Description

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the management, control and monitoring of specific supply chain activities, as well as taking on the responsibility for the management and reporting of material on allocated projects.###

Key Responsibilities

Oversee Suppliers of Aggregates, Waste & Asphalt products Control the selection of suppliers, this will be business/Project based comparison (commercial/operational) to generate shortlist and recommendation in accordance with business governance and project requirements We are looking for someone with an appetite for negotiation, looking at terms, Digital trade, SLA's and pricing Conduct final negotiations with selected suppliers and prepare contracts. Establish long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive our competitive advantage Develop and analyse procurement management information, including spend reports; working with our Data Team you will collate monthly dashboards, to improve business intelligence allowing the business to make informed decisions Liaise with the wider business to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required Support the delivery of Sustainable Procurement Be involved with mobilisations of new contracts - could mean some remote working
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Experience and Qualifications

Previous Procurement experience Utilities experience would be beneficial Previous Plant or PPE experience would be beneficial


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Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.