Category Manager

An opportunity for you to develop and implement the procurement strategies for our Direct and Indirect spend, owning and running multiple tenders from end to end. Note: this is a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week working in our Head Office in Abingdon, Oxon. As we have grown from 100 to 700 employees and expanded our network footprint over the past 9 years, our direct and indirect spend has increased and our supplier list has expanded. As we mature and evolve, this role will help rationalise and ensure a strategic supplier list moving forward. You will work with the business to help support and take us from where we are now to a preferred, cost-effective and value add supplier list that is fit for purpose and takes driving ESG / sustainability into account. The role will involve working with the business to understand procurement needs, market analysis, running tenders and negotiating contracts. With a strong focus on improving performance management (implementing frameworks) and identifying key partners to ensure excellent and beneficial supplier relationship management. The mentoring and development of a team member is a key element of the role therefore you will also be looking for and ready to step up or bring previous management experience. We would love to hear about your previous procurement and category management experience, where you have owned and managed tenders end to end and driven savings, ideally collaborating with a variety of departments, such as HR, Marketing, Facilities, Operations, Customer, Sales, etc. You will likely be fully CIPS qualified or at least studying to Level 4. An understanding of materials and suppliers in the Telco / Fibre industry would be advantageous, but this is a generalist role where a “can do” attitude trumps previous sector experience and knowledge. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution  Income protection & life assurance  25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!   Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice  Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System  Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition  Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions  Flexible working environment  Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events  Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together