Our client, a transport operator based in Derbyshire seeks an indirects Category Manager
This role within the procurement team will be aligned with indirect spend and will need to be flexible in other categories of the business where procurement support is required. The main focus will be to support in delivering the Indirect spend category plan and deliver procurement processes across the business. The role will be expected to lead tendering processes, including all aspects of the procurement cycle into developing the contractual relationship and ensure the maximum value is extracted for the benefit of EMR. The role will ensure that excellent procurement governance is applied and the procurement standards are maintained in line with company policies and procedures.
The role will work closely with a number of key stakeholders across the business, including Finance, IT and the Department For Transport. The role will be expected to lead stakeholder meetings and ensure compliance of policies and regulations through governance within the business.
There will be an opportunity to develop knowledge across a varied number of business functions. This role is focused on supporting the Indirect Category, including (but not limited to);
- On-board Catering
- Facilities Management
- Cleaning
- Security
- Staff uniforms
- Marketing
- Professional Services
- Other Business Support categories
The business is contractually obliged to comply with the Utilities Contract Regulations therefore knowledge of public sector procurement processes is an advantage to this role, but further training will be offered as the regulations are developed for the passenger rail sector.
The business is contractually obliged to comply with the Utilities Contract Regulations therefore knowledge of public sector procurement processes is an advantage to this role, but further training will be offered as the regulations are developed for the passenger rail sector.