Corporate Category Manager

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees?

Working with the business unit staff, the Category Manager (Corporate) will plan and manage the timely sourcing and procurement of goods and services as required within the EUNA Region, using the company's tender process, aiming to achieve value for money for goods and services and, with the implementation of Service Level Agreements, a consistently acceptable delivery of service.

Procurement:

• Operating within agreed company procedures, manage tender processes leading to the appointment of suppliers as required by internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contract with suppliers.
• Liaise with stakeholders on a regular basis to understand their procurement requirements.
• Support stakeholders in identifying their specification of requirement for goods and services.
• Maintain a database of Approved Suppliers.
• Complete due diligence on all corporate suppliers.

Contract Management of Key Suppliers:

• Manage corporate related suppliers through the life of their contracts, where there Is no contract manager available within the category.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed Performance Indicators on a regular basis.
• Liaise regularly with internal stakeholders to assess their views of supplier performance.
• Meet with vendors on a regular basis to discuss performance and encourage innovation and contract development.
• Resolve stakeholder grievances and complaints against supplier performance.
• Resolve any financial disparity between the Company and the Supplier.

Additional Category Support:

• Support other Category Manager's with internal enquiries.
• Maintain understanding of other key contracts and key contacts.
• Liaise regularly with EUNA Procurement team on updates and changes.

Team Development:

• Actively support the workload of the Procurement Administrator.
  • Provide guidance and instruction on company procedures for tender processes.
  • Guidance on stakeholder engagement.
  • Support on any Invoice processing required.