Group Procurement Category Officer
- Purchasing / Supply Chain
- Full-time
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Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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● 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:
- Studying CIPS is desirable or business degree equivalent
- 2 years minimum experience gained within a procurement role
- Stakeholder management experience
- Proven negotiation skills
- Some contract law knowledge would be benefical
- Strong analytical and problem solving experience
- ERP systems experience would be highly desireable
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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Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Department
Purchasing / Supply Chain
Job Type
Full-time
Brands
Rentokil Initial
Remote Type
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Location
United Kingdom
Description
● 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 produc
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Department
Purchasing / Supply Chain
Job Type
Full-time
Brands
Rentokil Initial
Remote Type
Yes
Location
United Kingdom
Description
● 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 produc
Reference
4570717
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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