Group Procurement Category Officer - Hardware

Job Purpose

Provides support to category team and manages small-scale projects (up to c.1.5mGBP spend) under supervision

FOCUS AREAS:

Strategy: Focus on execution of strategy

Suppliers: Mostly focussed on Minor with some Major suppliers

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day operational management of sub-categories, related suppliers, and ERP systems
• Deliver cost reduction and sustainability projects with support from category team
• Market research on product trends, innovation, sustainability, pricing and legislative requirements
• Help mitigate supply risks and drive continuous improvement

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Day-to-day issue resolution
• Run small tenders or medium tenders with support from Category team
• Support sourcing of leverage and non-critical supplies
• Ongoing analysis of category areas
• Part and supplier creation process <...