Category Manager

Category Manager 
Up to £50,000
Birmingham, West Midlands (2 Days on Site)
Excellent Benefits Package including Hybrid Working, CIPS Training, Free Travel, and more! 
As a Category Manager, you will oversee the contractual relationships between the business and various stakeholders, including the Department for Transport (DfT), ensuring alignment with business objectives and National Rail Contract (NRC) commitments. You will serve as a key liaison across all business directorates, guiding procurement activities in adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

Guide and support procurement activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
Manage tendering processes for indirect purchases across multiple company directorates
Negotiate and prepare contracts to fulfil business requirements and franchise commitments
Liaise with the Client Relationships & Contracts Team and DfT for contract approvals
Provide commercial and contractual advice as needed
Act as the primary contact with external legal advisors regarding contracts
Attend contract review meetings and provide management reporting
Assist in reviewing and enhancing procurement policies and procedures
Support the Head of Client Relationships & Contracts in meeting business needs
Navigate a challenging environment, communicating effectively within the company and with external organisations
Adhere to Abellio Group Procurement Policy and WMT Procurement Strategy

Job Challenges:

Balancing business requirements with NRC commitments
Ensuring rigorous application of contractual rights and obligations
Supporting the fulfilment of annual business plan commitments
Seeking best value through effective contract management
Meeting tight project deadlines for tender delivery

Experience & Skills Required:

Demonstrated experience in Category Management for large organisations
Familiarity with Utilities Contract Regulations
Proficiency in contract management and negotiation
Ability to interpret complex legal documents
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience working with legal advisors
Negotiation and influencing skills
Multitasking ability to manage conflicting deadlines
Strong communication skills
Team player

What's on Offer:

Hybrid Working (2 days on site)
Bonus Scheme
Pension scheme
Free First-Class duty travel on the rail network
Free Standard Class leisure travel on the rail network
Friends and Family discounted tickets on the rail network
75% discount on national leisure travel (inc. partner and dependants)
Flexible working hours
25 days + 8 day stats holiday per year
CIPS training

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit (url removed)