Category Manager

We are recruiting for a Category Manager! We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression. As we move into this exciting and challenging period for the Water industry, it is essential our commercial and cost management processes and practices remain industry- leading to ensure we not only deliver but outperform against our objectives and customer expectations. Key to us achieving and outperforming against our targets is our ability to unlock and maximise the potential of our Supply Chain. Essential to us outperforming against our Procurement objectives and truly optimising our supply chain, we are looking for a Category Manager to join the team! To ensure we support our objectives of collaboration across the business whilst providing our workforce with the agility to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, we are asking our staff to have office presence on an average of three days a week. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Head of Procurement, your role is to support and develop the Portfolio and procurement strategies aligned to the business Outcomes. This strategic role will be based on the development and the outperformance of our strategic partners and non- framework supply chain during the execution of both project and portfolio requirements. The overall challenge of this role is to outperform against the Procurement "Whitebook" initiative by driving efficiencies through strong negotiation, leadership, and supply chain management.,

• Aggregate demand based on the business needs whilst driving "Best for Task" and innovation through the supply chain.
• Develop and implement SMART objectives/ KPM's with our supply chain partners to support Delivery on Time and mitigate any potential risks to the business.
• Develop extensive knowledge of the markets in which your category operates within and appropriately monitor market risks (financial and capacity.)
• Implement regular 360 review meetings with all stakeholders to evaluate current performance across the Alliance and assess where value added initiatives can be implemented from within the supply chain., Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
  
  To be considered for this super Procurement career opportunity, you'll hold a CIPS Professional standard and membership (or equivalent) and be experienced in a senior procurement/ sourcing role.
With the ability to handle a wide- range of demanding stakeholders, you'll be resourceful and persuasive as you embrace collaboration and innovation to meet pressurised deadlines. You'll be able to demonstrate solid leadership skills and champion integrity and accountability amongst the team. You'll work with a transparent and commercial outlook with the customer at the heart of all your activities and be able to operate at a strategic level and bring this to life operationally.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Balfour Beatty