Procurement Category Officer
Procurement Category Officer
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Job Description
Daytoday operational management of subcategories 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
Tasks:
Daytoday issue resolution
Run small tenders or medium tenders with support from Category team
Support sourcing of leverage and noncritical 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
Education / Training
- Skills in the Google suite of applications and Microsoft Office packages (Essential)
- Studying CIPS (Preferred)
- Degreequalified (Preferred)
Skills
- Experience in direct and/or indirect procurement function in a global organisation
- Proven relationship building abilities
- Proven track record of stakeholder management at an operational /functional management level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
- Independent worker but is also a flexible team player
- Excellent 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
At Rentokil Initial our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age gender gender identity gender expression ethnicity sexual orientation disabilities religion or beliefs has the potential to thrive and contribute.
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 () if you need anything
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
