Interim Category Manager

Interim Category Manager

Location: Derby (Hybrid, flexible)Rate: c.£400 per day (Outside IR35)Contract: 6 months

The role

We're delighted to be working with an organisation in the early stages of building out a group-wide procurement function, and they're looking for an experienced contractor to come in and help shape it.

This isn't just a BAU role, it's a real opportunity to get stuck into a transformation programme, helping to roll out a new procurement system, embed consistent ways of working, and bring structure across supplier spend.

There's a lot to do, so they need someone who's comfortable being hands-on and proactive, a procurement professional who can balance the bigger picture with delivery on the ground.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the implementation of a new procurement system across the group
• Leading on data migration and getting supplier/spend data into good shape
• Managing the onboarding of both new and existing suppliers into the system
• Helping build and roll out procurement processes, policies and governance
• Identifying opportunities to consolidate spend and drive better value
• Running and supporting tenders / RFx processes (indirects)
• Negotiating with suppliers to improve commercial terms and reduce risk
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Supporting ongoing supplier management and performance

What they're looking for

• Solid experience across procurement, sourcing or category management
• Ideally experience in a transformation or contract environment
• Someone who's worked with procurement systems (implementation experience is a big plus)
• Comfortable with data - migration, cleansing, supplier setup etc.
• Strong stakeholder skills - able to influence and bring people on the journey
• Commercially minded and able to deliver tangible value quickly
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Why it's worth a look

• Chance to help shape a newly formed procurement function
• Exposure to a large-scale transformation programme
• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a short space of time
• Competitive day rate and flexibility

If you're available and this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please apply below.

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