WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.
We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an Interim Category Lead to come and join our team at our Head Office site based in Ibstock, Leicestershire (LE67 6HS). This role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract of 6 months.
As our Interim Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Developing appropriate sourcing strategies and category plans based on detailed knowledge of the market gained through comprehensive internal and external data collection and evaluation
- Preparation and presentation to senior stakeholders of recommended sourcing strategies and the benefits and implementation plans
- Developing and working with cross functional groups in the implementation of sourcing strategies
- Accurate measurement of benefits achieved
- Negotiations with and management of suppliers in specified categories including the resolution of issues that may arise
- Using and applying the company wide Delegation of Authority
- Working closely with General Counsel to draft and implement robust contracts and SLA's with key suppliers
- Ensuring contract compliance with end users and suppliers
- Collaboration with other Ibstock Group companies both within their assigned categories and on projects as identified
- Visit and liaise with sites to encourage good purchasing practice
- Provide support to Factory and Departmental Managers as appropriate, looking for opportunities in areas of spend where procurement have yet to develop
- Maintain, update and communicate updated commercial and pricing information
- Ensure the value of the procurement function is clear to the business and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to a positive working environment within the procurement function
- Provide Direct Line management for 1 Buyer, with opportunity for this to grow
- Deputising for the Head of Group Procurement as and when necessary
In order to be successful as our Interim Category Lead, we would ideally like you to be/have:
- Experience with cost savings and process improvement/efficiencies
- Demonstrable success in Indirects – Essential
- Experience with Mobile Plant, Forklifts, Waste and Capex Category areas / Supplier Knowledge - Desirable
- MCIPS / Equivalent (or working towards)
- Strong analytical skills – able to make sound, fact based recommendations
- Proven track record of driving costs down and improving supplier performance
- Ability to prioritise and to manage both strategic and operational challenges in a close knit team
- Strong negotiator with first class interpersonal skills
- Excellent project management and influencing skills
- Effective and broad IT skills enabling the collection and presentation of information
- Sound experience of using E-Procurement Tools for tendering and contract management (including DocuSign)
- Ability to work on their own initiative toward a range of pre-agreed targets
- Ability to lead and mentor junior team members
- Ability to chair and lead working groups
- Resilient with a drive for change
- Passionate about Procurement and developing a strong sense of team culture
Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.
More details:
- Full time, permanent role with hybrid working options
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Car allowance
- 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
- 3x life insurance
- Share Save scheme eligibility
- Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
- Access to high street retail discounts platform – with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc...
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.
Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.