Group Procurement Category Officer - Hardware

Job Purpose

Provides support to category team and manages small-scale projects (up to c.1.5mGBP spend) under supervision

FOCUS AREAS:

Strategy: Focus on execution of strategy

Suppliers: Mostly focussed on Minor with some Major suppliers

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day operational management of sub-categories, related suppliers, and ERP systems
• Deliver cost reduction and sustainability projects with support from category team
• Market research on product trends, innovation, sustainability, pricing and legislative requirements
• Help mitigate supply risks and drive continuous improvement

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Day-to-day issue resolution
• Run small tenders or medium tenders with support from Category team
• Support sourcing of leverage and non-critical supplies
• Ongoing analysis of category areas
• Part and supplier creation process
• Nav price list maintenance
• Negotiate terms with smaller suppliers and implement contracts in line with policy and processes (typically up to £1.5m annual spend) with support from line manager
• Assess new suppliers in line with processes to provide guidance for supplier approval.
• Conduct supplier analysis to support various projects, including acquisitions

Requirements:

• Skills in the Google suite of applications and Microsoft Office packages
• Studying CIPS
• Years and type of Skills / Experience required: 2-4
• Good basic procurement knowledge
• Proven relationship building abilities
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good influencing and persuasion skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

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We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to (joanna.sharpe@rentokil-initial.com) if you need anything

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