Category Manager

Category Manager

* Pension

* Two schemes

* Study

* Educational development

* Cycle

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free Travel

* For you and your family

Are you looking for an opportunity?

Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Procurement team for a Category Manager based at One Stratford Place.

The Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced category manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading all aspects of the procurement lifecycle up to the Regulated Thresholds and delivering compliant procurement activities and sourcing strategy across all responsible categories and departments.

Duties will include leading on the delivery of procurement strategies and tactical approaches, supporting various business functions through tendering, contract support, supplier management, and savings generation. The successful candidate will also advise internal stakeholders on procurement procedures and processes, develop procurement strategies in collaboration with senior managers, and provide sourcing and commercial expertise in negotiations with suppliers.

Additionally, the role requires ensuring compliance with UK laws and industry standards in purchasing and contract activities, driving continuous improvement in sustainable procurement practices, managing and approving purchase orders through the financial system, and undertaking other reasonable requests as required by the line manager.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate with experience in procurement, tendering, contract management, and supplier management. The candidate should have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement in sustainable procurement practices. The candidate should have the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to this, working knowledge of UK contract law, government procurement legislation and procurement regulations is required. Proficiency in IT systems and tools such as MS Office, procurement portals, and procure-to-pay systems.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 17th May 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

· Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful

· Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises

· Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive

· Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

* Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme

* Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members

* Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members

* International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service

* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days

* GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies

* GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining

* 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services

* Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use

* Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)