Category Manager - IT
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2018
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Post can be based either London or East Midlands
Here at Metropolitan we are constantly changing, developing and improving the lives and environments for our customers. We value our people and the contributions they make to help us to achieve our priorities.
The role
You will support the Head of Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing by developing and leading on a specific strategic sourcing programme for IT categories, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets.
You will meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management and will develop, motivate and manage the Category Specialists across a diverse spend portfolio, in accordance with agreed strategies and processes to optimise MHTs procurement spend.
What you will be doing
-Through a category management approach to managing expenditure identify and deliver significant improvement in value for money and customer satisfaction
-Engage with senior level colleagues to ensure organizational and functional requirements are understood and incorporated into category plans.
-Ensure a detailed understanding of the expenditure within the category, the suppliers, the products and services, the value for money and the existing supplier performance.
-Understanding current & future customer needs, constraints, innovation and developing fit for purpose requirement specifications.
-Managing markets through in depth understanding, influence and development of purchasing strategies to obtain the most economical offers and contract with suppliers.
-Develop robust implementation plans and communications, supporting the implementation process and managing uptake.
-Monitoring supplier and MHT performance and seeking ways to optimize new contract.
-Ensure compliance to appropriate procurement regulations, other relevant legislation and internal financial procedures.
Skills and experience you need
-Senior specialist commercial / industry experience in purchasing and supply in a senior management role.
-Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic sourcing methodologies.
-Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience.
-Masters or degree level qualification plus senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience.
-Significant and advanced procurement knowledge comprising: advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and marketing plans, business accounting.
-Metropolitan Standing Financial Instructions, EU procurement directives and UK legislation, eg TUPE, Competition Act, Race Relations, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, etc.
-Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Code of Ethics.
-EC Procurement Directives - implements and monitors policies and procedures relating to European law.
-Category knowledge within the IT and telecoms market, which also requires engineering knowledge, product knowledge, manufacturing processes, supply chain.
-Project Management - the ability to manage large complex projects, involving personnel from many disciplines/departments in client organizations and suppliers.
-The ability to visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts and to make logical considered decisions based on the available information.
-Proficiency in the use of e-commerce tools, E-tendering, E-auctions.
-Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage through excellent communication; both written and verbal
About you
-You care about your customers and are driven to improve customer satisfaction
-You are able to negotiate and influence to gain agreement from colleagues and customers
-You are curious and willing to explore opportunities and think outside of the box
-You are commercially aware
-You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills
-You have a "can do" attitude and a positive approach
About us
Metropolitan is one of the UKs leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1,600 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 38,(Apply online only) homes serving nearly 75,(Apply online only) customers across London, the East Midlands and the East of England
How we reward you
Our staff are as important to us as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including:
-A unique benefits package that can be adapted to suit each individual.
-The opportunity to choose from a wide variety of benefits which includes options around Health and Wellbeing Programme
-Employee Assistance
-Discounts with multiple retailers and many more.
-An impressive Pension Scheme
-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days!
Our promise
All employment decisions at Metropolitan are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
"We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations."
To apply: Please upload an updated CV and a one page supporting statement outlining why you are interested in the role, Metropolitan and how you meet the key criteria for the post.
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Here at Metropolitan we are constantly changing, developing and improving the lives and environments for our customers. We value our people and the contributions they make to help us to achieve our priorities.
The role
You will support the Head of Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing by developing and leading on a specific strategic sourcing programme for IT categories, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets.
You will meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management and will develop, motivate and manage the Category Specialists across a diverse spend portfolio, in accordance with agreed strategies and processes to optimise MHTs procurement spend.
What you will be doing
-Through a category management approach to managing expenditure identify and deliver significant improvement in value for money and customer satisfaction
-Engage with senior level colleagues to ensure organizational and functional requirements are understood and incorporated into category plans.
-Ensure a detailed understanding of the expenditure within the category, the suppliers, the products and services, the value for money and the existing supplier performance.
-Understanding current & future customer needs, constraints, innovation and developing fit for purpose requirement specifications.
-Managing markets through in depth understanding, influence and development of purchasing strategies to obtain the most economical offers and contract with suppliers.
-Develop robust implementation plans and communications, supporting the implementation process and managing uptake.
-Monitoring supplier and MHT performance and seeking ways to optimize new contract.
-Ensure compliance to appropriate procurement regulations, other relevant legislation and internal financial procedures.
Skills and experience you need
-Senior specialist commercial / industry experience in purchasing and supply in a senior management role.
-Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic sourcing methodologies.
-Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience.
-Masters or degree level qualification plus senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience.
-Significant and advanced procurement knowledge comprising: advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and marketing plans, business accounting.
-Metropolitan Standing Financial Instructions, EU procurement directives and UK legislation, eg TUPE, Competition Act, Race Relations, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, etc.
-Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Code of Ethics.
-EC Procurement Directives - implements and monitors policies and procedures relating to European law.
-Category knowledge within the IT and telecoms market, which also requires engineering knowledge, product knowledge, manufacturing processes, supply chain.
-Project Management - the ability to manage large complex projects, involving personnel from many disciplines/departments in client organizations and suppliers.
-The ability to visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts and to make logical considered decisions based on the available information.
-Proficiency in the use of e-commerce tools, E-tendering, E-auctions.
-Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage through excellent communication; both written and verbal
About you
-You care about your customers and are driven to improve customer satisfaction
-You are able to negotiate and influence to gain agreement from colleagues and customers
-You are curious and willing to explore opportunities and think outside of the box
-You are commercially aware
-You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills
-You have a "can do" attitude and a positive approach
About us
Metropolitan is one of the UKs leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1,600 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 38,(Apply online only) homes serving nearly 75,(Apply online only) customers across London, the East Midlands and the East of England
How we reward you
Our staff are as important to us as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including:
-A unique benefits package that can be adapted to suit each individual.
-The opportunity to choose from a wide variety of benefits which includes options around Health and Wellbeing Programme
-Employee Assistance
-Discounts with multiple retailers and many more.
-An impressive Pension Scheme
-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days!
Our promise
All employment decisions at Metropolitan are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
"We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations."
To apply: Please upload an updated CV and a one page supporting statement outlining why you are interested in the role, Metropolitan and how you meet the key criteria for the post.
#LI-SS1