Junior Category Manager

Biggin Hill
3 weeks ago
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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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