Job Description

A well-regarded UK bank is looking for a Senior Category Manager to manage non-IT categories.In a period of transition, this is a greenfield opportunity to head up non-IT spend, while leading a small team.The ideal candidate will have experience in category planning for indirect areas and preferably come from a banking background (although not essential).This role will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders so being articulate and credible with ExCo members is key.The working pattern would see you in the London office once a week with the rest spent working from home.Key Responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager role:

• Work with internal stakeholders to gather, assess and challenge business requirements
• Coordinate delivery of the process/initiative, leading to the establishment of best-in-class, policy, process, or service
• Build the Category Strategy when it is not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this solution
• Challenge stakeholders in a manner appropriate to preserve relationships while achieving the right overall commercial result
• Manage the delivery of UK procurement process, policy and procedures (e.g. RFP, RFI, etc.) in accordance with local and Group requirements
• Utilise procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and the quality of delivery contributing to Procurement savings and KPI objectives

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Category Manager role:

• Considerable experience within indirect categories
• Very strong negotiating skills
• Experienced in developing Sourcing & Category strategies
• Excellent numerical skills and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of English Commercial Law in relation to procurement
• Adept at drafting/reviewing/negotiating contracts.
• Ability to challenge, influence and direct internal stakeholders
• Ability to work within challenging deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits of the Senior Category Manager role:

• Up to \xc2\xa395,000 salary
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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