Category Manager - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Category Manager Up to £50,000 + Hybrid Working Birmingham, West MidlandsExcellent Benefits Package including Hybrid Working, Free Travel, Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and more! As a Category Manager, you will oversee the contractual relationships between the business and various stakeholders. You will serve as a key liaison across all business directorates, guiding procurement activities in adherence to relevant policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage tendering processes for indirect purchases across multiple company directorates
• Negotiate and prepare contracts to fulfil business requirements and franchise commitments
• Liaise with the Client Relationships & Contracts Team and DfT for contract approvals
• Provide commercial and contractual advice as needed
• Act as the primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts
• Attend contract review meetings and provide management reporting
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures
• Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts in meeting business needs
• Navigate a challenging environment, communicating effectively within the company and with external organisations
• Adhere to Abellio Group Procurement Policy and WMT Procurement Strategy

Job Challenges:

• Balancing business requirements with NRC commitments
• Ensuring rigorous application of contractual rights and obligations
• Supporting the fulfilment of annual business plan commitments
• Seeking best value through effective contract management
• Meeting tight project deadlines for tender delivery

Experience & Skills Required:

• Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations
• Familiarity with Utilities Contract Regulations
• Proficiency in contract management and negotiation
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Experience working with legal advisors
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Multitasking ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Team player

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid Working
• Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Free standard class travel on all Transport UK group train companies trains, for the employee, partner and any dependant children
• 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc. partner and dependants)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year (option to buy 5 additional days and/or sell 2)

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit www.elevationrecruitmentgroup.com