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Operations Category Manager

Huntress
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2XY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Ops Category Manager offers a salary of up to £60,000 and is located in Oxfordshire.
  • The ideal candidate should be a qualified Procurement professional with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Key responsibilities include driving the procurement strategy, maintaining supplier relationships, and maximizing ROI on third-party spending.
  • Candidates must have strong skills in contract management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Huntress Search Ltd promotes a diverse and inclusive recruitment process and only considers applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Job Title: Ops Category Manager

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: Oxfordshire

About the Role:

We're seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join our client's Procurement team. The incumbent will drive financial savings and implement a procurement strategy for designated categories.

About You:

  • Qualified Procurement professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience
  • Proficient in development, drafting, structuring, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive implementation and review of procurement strategy with key stakeholders to align with business direction
  • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of key supply markets
  • Cultivate supplier relationships to support our client's strategy, drive innovation, and ensure best practices
  • Maximize ROI on spend with third parties
  • Ensure timely and budgetary delivery of project targets through collaboration and project execution
  • Challenge stakeholder requirements and educate on supply base and market dynamics for maximum benefit
  • Promote and deliver effective contract and supplier management practices
  • Manage risks and ensure value for money through effective negotiations and contractual relationships

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.