Category Manager, Direct Procurement 12 Month FTC

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking a Category Manager, Direct Procurement, for a 12 month contract to cover for maternity leave. The Directs category covers professional sub-contractor services, for example architectural services, engineering design and various surveying services. This is an exciting time to join the Directs team - the business has just announced its compelling three year strategy, and the Category Manager has the opportunity to create, align and implement a new category strategy to the business strategy, to drive cost savings and value.

Working as part of a diverse team, on wide ranging engineering and civil projects, alongside a broad selection of professional stakeholders and suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing global business and to have high impact in the Procurement team.

1. Develop and implement category strategies to optimise cost and value to support the operations to win more business
2. Responsible for developing a pipeline of category activity to deliver cost savings and business value
3. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, potential risk and implement best practice procurement
4. Lead contract negotiations, ensure contracts are accurately implemented and the contract value is delivered
5. Work closely with stakeholders to develop collaborative relationships to ensure procurement are involved in a strategic capacity with all significant procurement activity from the outset; to align and implement category strategies with business goals, and to drive value beyond cost reduction.
6. Utilisation of appropriate Supplier Relationship Management to ensure suppliers perform in line with their SLA’s, drive continuous improvement and for more strategic suppliers ensure that innovation and growth options are also pursued

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Evidence of delivering cost savings and other value from using a Category Management process
2. Procurement experience within an Engineering consultancy services organisation
3. Proven experience of developing and managing stakeholder relationships in a complex matrix environment
4. Contract and performance management of strategic and critical suppliers
5. Capable of driving insight through analysis of data, management information and market intelligence
6. CIPS qualified

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.