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Calluna Recruitment are seeking a Senior Category Manager for their client based in Derby.

This is a full time permanent role 37 hours a week.

Our client are seeking to appoint a self-motivated,enthusiastic individual into this new role as a Senior Category Manager. Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will assist with the day-to-day running of the procurement department.

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Actively plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of spend categories to ensure compliance with the company's legal obligations, commercially good practice and our own internal regulations, delivery of best value and savings and to ensure contractual obligations are met in a sustainable and ethical fashion.
  • Represent the company, the Finance function and the Procurement team working with senior management at both internal and external events and meetings as and when required.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6.
  • Have a Degree in Business or equivalent level of work experience.
  • Have significant prior experience as a Category Manager.
  • Have previously successfully lead change and managed risk across a broad community of stakeholders and contract portfolios.
  • Have knowledge of contract management and legal issues relating to Procurement Law.
  • Have well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and key stakeholders and effectively lead project teams.
  • Be a good communicator with strong analytical, interpretation and information presentation skills.

For more detailed information about this role please call Clare Dunnett.
Calluna Recruitment works successfully with an extensive list of businesses providing an ethical and professional service to both candidates and clients.
Please note if you have not been contacted within 7 days your application for this position has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, you may still be considered for other positions in the future.

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