Procurement - Category Lead

Category Lead

From £37,818, £1,100 flex allowance, up to 15% discretionary bonus + benefits

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What will you do?

• With support of Procurement Managers, develop Procurement Strategy for assigned categories, aligning commercial review and strategic opportunities with business priorities.
• Provide clear sourcing strategies for BAU commodities to support internal stakeholders and simplify the P2P process.
• Lead project work, with support of the Procurement Managers.
• Provide advice and professional procurement support to internal stakeholders.
• Support completion of commercial and contractual requirements, including end to end procurement cycle for categories; utilise appropriate methods to keep contracts up to date, including provisions on ESG and DEI.
• Share responsibility for maintaining the SAP supplier database.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• CIPS or willingness to study desirable (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Proven experience supporting strategic procurement with knowledge of goods and services.
• Knowledge of drafting and negotiating contracts to meet significant business objectives and to achieve operational outcomes.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement with the ability to work with and develop category strategies or a strong strategic thinker with quick ability to learn procurement approaches.
• Working knowledge of tender processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ, ITT).

What's in it for you?

• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Free staff parking.
• Discounted rail travel to work.
• Share matching scheme and more.

Our commitment to equality and inclusion

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please let us know as part of your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.