Category Manager Location: Flexible (There will be a requirement to work from either our London or our Paisley office on a regular basis) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Circa £52,000 per annum (plus inner London weighting allowance of £3,344 if applicable) We're excited to offer you a fantastic opportunity as a Procurement Category Manager at the British Red Cross! Are you read to join our team? In this role, you'll take the lead in managing end-to-end procurement strategies in close collaboration with senior stakeholders. Your goal? Ensuring these strategies consistently deliver value and align with our strategic objectives. You'll be handling a broad spectrum of categories, with budgets ranging from £10-20 million and a high level of complexity. You'll also play a key role in strategically sourcing various goods and services. You'll influence supplier management practices to guarantee that every aspect of procurement is conducted professionally, meeting our targets, minimizing risks, and ultimately achieving value for money, cost savings, and efficiency. You will preferably have previous IT experience in procurement. By joining us, you'll become an essential part of a global charity. Are you ready to help us fulfil our mission of supporting people in crisis, making a positive difference to those who need it most? What will a day in the life of a Category Manager entail? You'll: Develop and execute robust procurement strategies, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, risk reduction, innovation, and strategic alignment. Analyse spending trends and future needs, gathering data to identify efficiency opportunities Lead high-value and complex procurement initiatives and projects, ensuring stakeholder support and timely delivery. Provide leadership and management for project teams involved in organizational procurement initiatives. Create, implement, and monitor supplier performance management plans for relevant spending areas. Offer contract and supplier management expertise, ensuring procurement's involvement in strategic decisions. Proactively manage risk in BRC's inbound supply chain and assist in developing risk mitigation plans What will you need to be a successful Category Manager? Advanced CIPS diploma or equivalent by experience Previous IT experience in procurement is preferred Strategic procurement knowledge with ability to develop and execute category strategy in matrix environment Experience in Strategic sourcing function including strong track record of category management, leadership in value identification and delivery Demonstrated supportive stakeholder management and ability to influence company wide change for complex spend area Strong track record of tendering process and alternative market engagement for high value/complex spend areas Proven experience of Supplier performance management, issue resolution for high value/complexity categories Closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 14th November 2023. We reserve the right to close the ad early. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.