Category / Sourcing Manager - Network Infrastructure & Power

Category / Sourcing Manager - Network Infrastructure & Power As a Category / Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for handling end to end sourcing operations within the ancillary products (cell site racks & cable management, tools & tool repair, etc.) within this sourcing team. You will analyse & improve sourcing by looking a the company's spending, building supplier partnerships & identifying new savings opportunities Responsibilities Manage the company's passive product suppliers & ensure supplier contracts are managed & maintained on ARIBA. Generate & implement category management sourcing strategies with business partners & with category intelligence team. Analyse & calculate annual spend & annual cost savings opportunities. Prepare & agree supplier negotiation strategies. Conduct contract negotiations with supplier & appropriate teams, & secure profitable deals. Lead RFX projects for product tenders & collaborate with team stakeholders. Optimise sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency - question the day to day activities that can deliver further improvements. Build & foster US team relationships with business stakeholders & with your peers. Perform cost & scenario analysis, as well as pricing benchmarking. Identify supply risks & apply risk minimising techniques in line with corporate policies. Discover & partner with trustworthy suppliers. Ability to execute projects from beginning to end with emphasis on attention to detail. Item pricing & item data management is an essential function within this role. Experience in summarising & presenting scope of work & supplier selection solutions to internal clients. Skills & Competencies 6+ years of sourcing experience preferable in the electronic manufacturing industry or the telecommunications industry. Proven track record as a sourcing expert - be able to demonstrate activities & results Understanding of market dynamics & sound business judgement Operate with internal & external stakeholders in a matrix environment Strong Presentation skills. Be able to present to senior management. Contracting experience - drafting, negotiating & execution Demonstrate creative thinking - solving problems by thinking outside of the box. Strong project management & leadership skills - be able to interface with global colleagues & be able to meet target dates / milestone task timeframes. Can build & sustain positive networking relationships Comfortable with figures & analysing / interpreting data. Proficient in Excel / PowerPoint & reporting tools. Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage) Attention to detail for project management & for task completion is essential BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification Please apply to Nicola to discuss in confidence Skills : negotiating buying purchasing public sector purchasing