Reporting to the Business Partner, the Senior Category Manager is an essential part of the Procurement and Supplier Management team ensuring that a strategic and innovative Category Management approach is consistently embedded within the way that Commercial, and Thames Water delivers its service The role requires strong engagement and influencing skills with regular engagement with the Thames Water organisation at all levels up to CEO. The Senior Category Manager will ensure that the strategy is aligned with changing business risks and changing supply market over time. It is envisaged that the Senior Category Manager will share targets that are relevant to the business area that they support and will fully understand challenges and initiatives in that area. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Category Manager Category Development The ability to lead the newly developed Category process for the relevant categories of spend. Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to shape category approach, business needs, spend and suppliers Understand the category and provide leadership and insight for the business on all aspects of supply market dynamics, regulatory and internal frameworks, suppliers, and technical innovations. Build strategic and innovative category plans. Consult with external markets and key stakeholders Sourcing Identify and prioritise a sourcing pipeline as part of category development. Lead major category projects and sourcing events adhering to the required process/approval steps Source and procure a range of goods and services across one or more expenditure categories, ensuring optimum value for money within defined service and quality criteria in keeping with the needs of the business Lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services. Be a key interface with the supplier on a particular contract Lead the review of supplier opportunities, innovations, and improvements Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders Leaving a legacy of change and improvement in how Commercial is deployed across the organisation. Support the delivery of the Thames Enterprise Risk Model. Process
Senior Category Manager employer: Thames Water Utilities Limited
Thames Water Utilities Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Thames Valley region where you can make a real difference in public health. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide comprehensive training and growth opportunities, alongside a supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our flexible shift patterns and focus on community impact make this role not only rewarding but also uniquely fulfilling.
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