Category Manager – International Relations - Central Government

Role: Category Manager – International Relations - REF107203
Contract Length: Till 31 March 2027
Location: Abbey Wood or London
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate Security Clearance: SC Clearance/BPSS


Spinwell is recruiting for a Category Manager – International Relations for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

• Championing Category Management across your category(ies).
• Defining the fundamental components of a category from strategy creation through implementation in terms of its scope, deliverables, time scales, resource requirements and budget. 
• Producing category workstream plans, incorporating risk and quality across agreed category scope. Sets priorities for strategies and opportunities.
• Working with key stakeholders to proactively identify, influence, challenge and prioritise future business needs and wants across the full business requirements (RAQSCIS) spectrum
• Identify external marketplace scale, dynamics, suppliers, innovation, and potential solutions. Providing advice and ability to challenge where necessary. 
• Initiating market intelligence reports, running industry and/or market engagement days. Works to develop new market opportunities / markets where these do not currently exist.
• Combining market engagement with research, data and economic analysis to produce a holistic market understanding and reports.
• Work with stakeholders to identify, risk assess and prioritise improvement opportunities to deliver Portfolio priorities.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to build a compelling vision and strategy based on insights, analysis, facts, and data.  Ensuring strategies and proposed outcomes are practical aligned to Portfolio priorities and able to be implemented.
• Maintaining category strategies and category plans aligned to Portfolio priorities, refreshing them at appropriate frequencies.
• Provide support and oversight of the implementation of category strategy outcomes (sourcing, supplier management & business change opportunities).

 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 

• Credible and assured to command the confidence of a range of senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to think strategically, act decisively and respond quickly.
• Strong commercial awareness including an expert understanding of the commercial lifecycle.
• Track record of delivering benefits (full range of non-financial and financial benefits) through category management interventions within a complex project/programme delivery environment.
• An understanding of the Industry, supply chains and/or deep knowledge in related categories e.g. autonomous systems, weapons systems, sense decide & communicating systems, power propulsion & auxiliary systems, would be an advantage.
• A second spoken language is preferable.

 

 

If you are a Category Manager – International Relations apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

 

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements. 

Armed Forces Covenant 

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities.Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client's applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary. 

How to Apply Under These Schemes 

If you believe you qualify under either scheme, please inform your Spinwell recruitment consultant when applying and quote the relevant vacancy reference. We will explain the applicable process and confirm your request with the client. 

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