F1 are looking for a Junior Category Manager to support the Race Logistics Category Manager in dealing with the transactional / administrative aspects within their category. This role is a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) for 14 months base in our Biggin Hill Campus.
This would suit an individual who has some prior experience of working in a Procurement team at a Junior Category Manager level.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Work closely with the Race Logistics Category Manager in identifying opportunities for the short & medium term through the provision of insight via business feedback, analysis of procurement spend and supplier research;
Take ownership of transactional category relationships with the business and suppliers involved in categories such as aerial filming, crane & plant, circuit and compound setup, mechanical design and Freight / Cargo (this is not an exhaustive list);
Collaborate with the business to enhance their buying experience; considering any identifiable sustainability concerns, and addressing wastage within the business or procurement process for your category of expenditure and wider procurement spend;
Support the Race Logistics Category Manager in conducting end to end Procurement Cycle activities including supplier research, issue of tender documentation and facilitation of supplier clarifications;
Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value for the Formula One Group with robust terms & conditions that manages the Group’s risk appropriately and are in alignment with business needs;
Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders through regular and close working relations to provide a valuable commercial service whilst upholding the businesses procurement policy;
Administer key procurement processes as well as ensuring compliance of both procurement and wider business processes and procedures;
Provide guidance to business where specifications are required and ensure the final product is clear, unambiguous and meaningful to the marketplace;
Support the Category Manager where requested, and own the verification process of all Purchase Order Requisition’s (POR) within your sub-categories and ensure that the businesses are compliant in their requests;
Provide administrative support to cover Procurement Administrator if absent or on annual leave;
Specification Essentials:
Ability to understand key contractual terms and to challenge suppliers where necessary to meet business objectives.
An understanding of Category management and its role within Procurement and the wider business.
Excellent communication with strong written and presentation skills
Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills to create pivot tables & other data analysis insights to support the Race Logistics Category Manager in providing strategic direction.
Ability to influence and drive behavioural change both internally and with the supply chain.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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