Category Manager - FM, Works and Capital

Job Description

Orbit have fantastic new roles in our expanding Procurement team. We are looking to recruit 2 Category Managers within FM, Works and Capital due to significant growth in the last 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a new challengeand to be able to make a significant impact immediately.Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.Over 50 years later, were one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our beliefin people and what they can achieve.Your role at Orbit.We are looking for experienced Category Managers to join our business and be able to support, influence and contribute to overall strategic direction and operational performance of Orbit. Your key duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Work in partnership and establish cross-functional teams leading on defined procurement projects
• Deliver against operational targets in respect of procurement and contract management requirements
• Apply progressive methodology for designated procurement expenditure categories
• Enable commercially astute outputs with contracts and agreements
• Be responsible for all procurement activity in your defined and allocated pipeline
• Work with stakeholders to achieve effective and efficient operational delivery
• Take the lead on commercially complex situations
• Lead on proactive analysis of designated spend categories
• Apply a standard approach for developing and continuously reviewing category specific strategy plans, quotation and tender processes and reporting at award stage
• Work with commercial team to harvest and analyse spend data, trends and demands
• Support mobilisation and de-mobilisation of contracts
• Support the development of the Procurement Officers
• Establish and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders

What will help you make a difference.To be successful in this role of Category Manager you will need to have previous experience at a similar level, it would also be ideal if you have previous experience working for a public sector organisation.It is essential that you have:

• Experience of procurement category management including upstream procurement strategy and downstream contract implementation
• Experience of managing contracts and delivering improved supplier performance
• Extensive knowledge of procurement law, specifically public procurement
• Skill in tender and contract drafting
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• KPI development and monitoring
• Supplier and spend analysis capability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

It would also be desirable if you are fully MCIPS qualified or working towards the accreditation.We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality,religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.Why OrbitRewarding your contribution.For those who want or need more of a work life balanceour view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer andpersonal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.Some of our core benefits include:

• Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the Orbit day
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

Our culture and purpose.We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heartof everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leadingreward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.Each year we build many new affordable homesand manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. Themore profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.Work for Orbit. Believe in people.We have so much more that wed like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.