Corporate Category Manager

Croydon, London
MOTT MACDONALD
Category Manager (Corporate) Job Description : Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? Working with the business unit staff, the Category Manager (Corporate) will plan and manage the timely sourcing and procurement of goods and services as required within the EUNA Region, using the company s tender process, aiming to achieve value for money for goods and services and, with the implementation of Service Level Agreements, a consistently acceptable delivery of service. In addition, the Category Manager will be responsible for coordinating regular supplier review meetings, with key stakeholders from across the business, to ensure suppliers work in accordance with their contracted terms and performance metrics. Accountabilities: Carry out all tasks reasonably as outlined in the agreed Corporate Category Plan, and requests from internal customers, with responsibility for the following: Procurement: Operating within agreed company procedures, manage tender processes leading to the appointment of suppliers as required by internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions of contract with suppliers. Liaise with stakeholders on a regular basis to understand their procurement requirements. Support stakeholders in identifying their specification of requirement for goods and services. Maintain a database of Approved Suppliers. Complete due diligence on all corporate suppliers. Contract Management of Key Suppliers: Manage corporate related suppliers through the life of their contracts, where there Is no contract manager available within the category. Monitor supplier performance against agreed Performance Indicators on a regular basis. Liaise regularly with internal stakeholders to assess their views of supplier performance. Meet with vendors on a regular basis to discuss performance and encourage innovation and contract development. Resolve stakeholder grievances and complaints against supplier performance. Resolve any financial disparity between the Company and the Supplier. Maintain records of meetings and discussions with Suppliers and Stakeholders. Additional Category Support: Support other Category Manager s with internal enquiries. Maintain understanding of other key contracts and key contacts. Liaise regularly with EUNA Procurement team on updates and changes. Essential competencies and skills: Aptitude to work under own initiative Very good communication skills on a verbal and written level; Excellent customer service interfacing skills; Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to organise workload and identify business priorities; Proficient in the use of: Microsoft Outlook; Word and Excel; Very good planning and organisational skills. An understanding of business processes and workflow charts Job Profile Mott MacDonald s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach. Did you know that Mott MacDonald is one of the world s largest employee-owned businesses? This means that we are not accountable to external stakeholders and are in control of our own future. This creates a unique culture where decisions are made for the benefit of the staff/company over the long term. We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor s top 25 employers to work for in the UK in 2023, as well as being recognised by the Financial Times and market and consumer data company Statista as one of the UK’s leading and highly recommended management consultants in: Construction & Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities & Environment, Public & Social Sector, Sustainability, and Travel, Transport & Logistics. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Pension matched up to 7% Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working because life isn t 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers Annual bonus scheme Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities