Procurement category manager

Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Look no further! We are seeking a talented Procurement Category Manager to join our vibrant team in Birmingham. As a Procurement Category Manager, you #39;ll be tasked with guiding and supporting the business in its procurement activities, ensuring strict adherence to both business and group policies. This includes handling the tendering process for indirect purchase requirements across all departments, negotiating contracts and any necessary amendments, and liaising with the wider team and the Department of Transport (DfT) to gain approval for crucial contracts while maintaining compliance with existing agreements. Moreover, you #39;ll provide invaluable commercial and contractual advice to the business, influencing its strategic approach, acting as the interface between the business and external legal counsel for contractual matters, attending pivotal contract review meetings, and aiding colleagues in the review and enhancement of procurement policies and procedures. Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent Procurement Category Manager Requirements: Previous practical experience in a Category Management role ndash; ideally within a large, complex organisation Be CIPS qualified or actively studying towards it Management and negotiation of large contracts Exposure in interpreting complex legal documentation Great commercial and financial awareness Strong stakeholder management and influence skills Procurement Category Manager Benefits: Salary is up to GBP50,000 - depending on the experience you can bring to the role Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week office, based in Birmingham Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children Defined Benefit pension ndash; one of the best in the UK 75% off all other train company travel tickets Retail discounts Career development opportunities Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway. Ready to take your career to the next level as a Procurement Category Manager? Seize this incredible opportunity and apply now! Closing Date: 20/05/24