Category Manager – Marketing and eCommerce

4 month contract

Watford

Hybrid role – on site and remote working

£ per day, inside IR35

About the job:
To manage the delivery and implementation of GS&P category strategies. Through collaboration with the business and vendors alike, the Category Manager will ensure that the needs of the business are fully met through the implementation of optimal sourcing solutions. Predominantly projects will be to support the Marketing and eCom functions, however from time to time there may be projects required to support Professional Services.

The role will require the use of a variety of tools and techniques including, but not limited to, cost based pricing, cost targeting, total cost of ownership, demand management, supplier relationship management, trend analysis, process improvement and consortia buying to create competitive cost advantage. The Category Manager will ensure that the needs of the business and variables such as future growth and expansion across Europe, legislation, currency and commodity fluctuations are fully understood.

Key responsibilities:

  • Executes global, international and national category plans via tools Embedded in the strategic sourcing methodology and in collaboration with internal business partners
  • Embraces regional international and cross-functional multi-cultural teams in the execution of the strategic sourcing process and the implementation of the strategy
  • Develops and evolves product or service requirements across all our brands and geographies
  • Maximises opportunities to leverage multi-divisional requirements to create larger pools of sourcing to increase savings
  • Prepares a regional negotiation plan and executes accordingly involving legal as necessary.

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    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age