AppleBasingstoke
Do you love how it feels to help others? The Apple Store is dedicated to delivering a customer experience that’s unlike any other.As a Specialist, it starts with you discovering customers’ needs.And with the support of your store team members, you match those needs with the right product...
MDM ResourcingEngland
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Croudace Homes LimitedTheale (Berkshire), 6 mi from Reading
you will be responsible for the promotion and management of sites in the Strategic Land Portfolio including obtaining allocations and planning consent, and involvement in exercising options, valuation work and legal agreements.
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Audit Manager (Strategic Finance)
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Reading - Hybrid working
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Reporting to the Head of Strategic Financial Reporting, this role will be responsible for providing support for strategic financial reporting both internally...
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on pure strategic planning across a very broad remit, including, Operations, Supply Chain Logistics, and Go-to-Market. Additionally, the role extends to liaising with divisional leaders and key stakeholders throughout the organisation to identify key...
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strategic initiatives and foster positive relationships with local stakeholders.
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Category Manager
Reading | Permanent | £50,000 - £53,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Location: Hybrid role based in Reading (2 days a week)
Job Overview:
As the Category Manager, you'll be instrumental in driving strategic procurement initiatives within IT and business services. Your role will involve crafting and executing procurement strategies while nurturing supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective practices.
Responsibilities of the Category Manager:
1. Strategic Acquisition Planning: Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for IT and Business Services.
2. Supplier Engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms.
3. Cost Optimisation: Monitor the market, analyse expenditure data, and spearhead cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service excellence.
4. Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification and RFx creation to evaluation, negotiation, and contract administration.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
• A minimum of three years' progressive experience in procurement, with a focus on IT and Business Services.
• Demonstrated success in supporting strategic initiatives and delivering tangible cost savings.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier landscapes.
• Proven proficiency in supplier relationship management and negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with adept interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in utilizing procurement software and related tools.
Desirable Criteria:
• Educational background in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (e.g., CIPS)
Job Overview:
As the Category Manager, you'll be instrumental in driving strategic procurement initiatives within IT and business services. Your role will involve crafting and executing procurement strategies while nurturing supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective practices.
Responsibilities of the Category Manager:
1. Strategic Acquisition Planning: Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for IT and Business Services.
2. Supplier Engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms.
3. Cost Optimisation: Monitor the market, analyse expenditure data, and spearhead cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service excellence.
4. Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification and RFx creation to evaluation, negotiation, and contract administration.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
• A minimum of three years' progressive experience in procurement, with a focus on IT and Business Services.
• Demonstrated success in supporting strategic initiatives and delivering tangible cost savings.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier landscapes.
• Proven proficiency in supplier relationship management and negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with adept interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in utilizing procurement software and related tools.
Desirable Criteria:
• Educational background in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (e.g., CIPS)
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