Description

Jigsaw Search’s client is a tier one organisation with a strong presence in Heavy Industry. The organisation has an exceptionally strong existing portfolio of projects and an equally strong pipeline. They are serious about advancing their procurement division by hiring talented people with the capability to perform in a Greenfield role. The business represents a great opportunity for a procurement professional that is looking for a challenging and rewarding transformational role.

The Role

This role requires an experienced Category Manager to manage all of the business’s services spend including the management of the supply base for engineering, trade, site and support services.

Position Duties

• Accountable and responsible for developing the upfront sourcing strategy or planning of a sourcing exercise and ensuring alignment with the category strategy.
  
• Accountable and responsible for developing category strategies including considerations for make vs. buy, insource vs. outsource, go-to-market strategies and Total Cost Management.
  
• Accountable and responsible for analysing and understanding all potential risks at the category level – such as supply continuity – that can put safety, revenues or public relations image at risk and to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  
• Accountable and responsible for identifying strategies to develop a more competitive supply market.
  
• Responsible for preparation, development and execution of negotiation strategies as agreed by the cross-functional stakeholder group to maximise value and agree terms and conditions.
  
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring suppliers comply to their obligations under the Contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This includes the management and resolution of disputes under the terms and conditions of the contract.
  
• Accountable and responsible for achieving continuous improvement in the existing supply base as well as developing new supplier capabilities. Accountable and responsible for engaging new suppliers to understand market offerings and to identify potential new suppliers.
  
• Responsible for identifying and working with appropriate stakeholders on opportunities to positively influence demand around appropriate usage and alternative service substitutes. 

Skills & Experience Required

• 4 + years experience as a Category Manager or Procurement Lead on Services spend.
• Experience in working in a centralised procurement function and a strong appreciation of the benfits of this model.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, to negotiate and liaise directly with key stakeholders on both a strategic and operational level.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with proven ability to summarise and analyse procurement data.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to drive change across the business.
• A flexible, team-work approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Tertiary qualified.
• Strong presentation skills, with ability to present to a wide range of audiences for a variety of purposes.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and solve enquiries in a quick and efficient manner.

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