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About the role Are you ready to lead strategic procurement initiatives that drive real impact across IT and digital transformation? Were looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join our Procurement Team that support our Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of IT procurement and play a key role in delivering major change programmes. The responsibilities are to lead and manage end-to-end IT procurement activities across a range of high-profile projects as well as business as usual procurement activities. You will ensure products and services are sourced cost-effectively, and in line with policy and governance. Also own the full procurement lifecycle from RFI/RFP through to contract negotiation and supplier management whilst building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and major suppliers. There may be time where broader support is needed on functional initiatives beyond CIDO when required. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving digital transformation. Work closely with senior leaders and make a visible impact. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. Procurement has a key role to play with suppliers enabling us to deliver our Group IT and Change agenda Location: We operate on a team ledhybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry office. About you Were looking for someone who can lead effective end to end procurement processes on project-by-project basis. To be successful in this role its essential you have: Financial services experience Significant experience of stakeholder management Deep understanding of the categories which make up IT and the insight to exploit its position in the market to deliver improved value to its members. Demonstrable experience of the tools and techniques of category planning Strong negotiation skill set, demonstrable experience at successfully developing and executing negotiation strategies. Highly PC literate across the MS Office suite Desirable experience will be: Understanding of The Coventrys commercial, member and regulatory objectives and how these should drive procurement activities MCIPS qualified About us Were one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others. Were officially recognised as a Great Place to Work and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues. Were serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know youll build more than just a career with us. All together, better. Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, well consider alternative working patterns.Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer Were proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria. If you would like to opt in to the scheme, please contact our recruitment team when you apply viaGet in touch - Coventry Building Society (coventrycareers.co.uk) TPBN1_UKTJ

The Head of Category Opportunity We're hiring a Head of Category to own the end-to-end category strategy and performance across a complex, high-SKU portfolio. You will set vision, build actionable plans, and lead a team to deliver sales growth, profit improvement, and best-in-class customer experience. Reports to: Director of Commercial Direct reports: Category Managers Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & P&L Define 3-year category vision and 12-18 month roadmaps aligned to company objectives. Own category P&L (revenue, gross margin, stock turns, working capital, GMROI). Build data-driven range frameworks (good/better/best), NPI pipelines, and exit plans. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary team; set objectives, conduct reviews, succession plan. Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountabilities and collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance. Range, Pricing & Promotions Curate competitive ranges across thousands of SKUs; manage lifecycle, rationalisation and long-tail. Set price architecture, trade terms and promotional strategy by channel; ensure compliance and margin integrity. Champion data-led decision making (market data, elasticity, basket analysis, attach/cross-sell). Supplier & Sourcing Own supplier strategy: selection, onboarding, sustainability and risk management. Lead annual terms negotiations (rebates, overriders, MDF, service levels) and resolve performance issues. Demand, Inventory & Availability Partner with Supply Chain on forecasting, MOQ/EOQ, safety stock, and E&O reduction. Improve availability, OTIF and stock turns while protecting customer service. Customer & Channel Translate customer insight into actionable category plans for B2B, e-commerce and store channels. Work with Marketing on content standards, digital merchandising, search and conversion optimisation. Support key account propositions and tender responses with compelling category narratives. Governance & Change Run monthly category reviews; track KPIs and drive corrective actions. Lead cross-functional initiatives (ERP/MDM, PIM, pricing tools) to scale category management capability. Skills & Experience (Essential) Proven Head of Category / Senior Category Manager / Trading Lead experience in a hard goods environment. Comfortable managing large, multi-SKU portfolios and complex supplier bases. Demonstrable success delivering P&L improvement (revenue, margin, cash/stock). Strong people leadership: building, coaching and scaling teams; change leadership. Advanced commercial acumen: negotiations, price/margin management, promotions, and terms. Data-driven with proficiency in Excel/BI tools; able to translate insight into simple actions. Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales and Finance in a distribution setting. Working Pattern & Travel Hybrid (typically 2-3 days/week in Warwick HQ; flexibility around peaks/travel). Occasional supplier and store visits; UK travel required BBBH32772 TPBN1_UKTJ

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Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives. Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement

PROCUREMENT CAPEX & MRO CATEGORY MANAGER – LEADING GLOBAL BRAND –WORCESTERSHIRE- £75,000 + CAR ALLOWANCE + EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE (UP TO 30% BONUS). As well as a challenging project oriented environment, the CAPEX & MRO Procurement Lead will enjoy bringing strategic leadership to this immat

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will get the opportunity to work on behalf of a number of leading brands to identify and implement innovative procurement solutions which reduce costs and add value. Therefore, whilst Indirects would be preferable, transferable direct category backgrounds are a

Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join for a 12-month fixed term. Develop and drive category and s

Delivering that vision will require a small team of skilled, experienced, and credible category managers to work alongside their business stakeholders. Understand and proactively manage TalkTalk spend in your category using comprehensive category strategies to make sure that every penny is deliverin

Category Manager/Senior Category Manager. Reporting to the Head of Category, you will be responsible for translating market data into actionable insights, creating compelling category and range recommendations, and aligning these with retailer strategies. Lead category partnerships with key retailer

Support and lead procurement activities including category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management, delivering contracting solutions to enable the delivery of consultancy work across all business units. Support the development, delivery and maintenance of category strategy to optim

As Category Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the development, positioning, and performance of your category. Monitor category performance and customer feedback, using this to refine product plans and inform future strategy. Proven experience in a product, category, or commercial role —

In this high-visibility role, you’ll take the lead on procurement initiatives, help shape category strategies, and champion best practices across the business. You bring 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or commercial roles.