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Category Manager
The Lottery Corporation. Develop and deliver category strategies across Corporate Procurement, Travel, Professional Services, Legal, Recruitment and HR .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering category strategies across various procurement areas, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and drive measurable business outcomes through effective stakeholder collaboration.
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Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCommercial NegotiationsRisk Mitigation
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Hard Skills
Category Strategy DevelopmentEnd-to-End SourcingContract ManagementMarket EngagementTender ProcessesSupplier Performance MonitoringCost Savings DeliveryOperational Risk IdentificationCommercial Agreement NegotiationContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Stakeholder CollaborationTrusted Commercial AdvicePerformance DrivingInnovation FacilitationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPSISM
Industry Keywords
Corporate ProcurementTravel ProcurementProfessional Services ProcurementLegal ProcurementRecruitment ProcurementHR ProcurementSupplier PartnershipsMarket Trends MonitoringBusiness Priorities AlignmentSustainable Business Outcomes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and deliver category strategies across Corporate Procurement, Travel, Professional Services, Legal, Recruitment and HR
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market engagement, tender processes, commercial negotiations and contract management
- Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide trusted commercial advice and align procurement outcomes with business priorities
- Monitor spend, supplier performance and market trends to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation and sustainable business outcomes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, Finance or a related discipline
- Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS, ISM or equivalent) desirable
- Minimum 6-8 years' experience in category management, strategic sourcing or procurement
- Demonstrated success in managing complex sourcing and supplier management activities
- Experience developing and implementing category strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts
- Experience identifying and mitigating supplier, commercial and operational risks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working through the ‘flex for great outcomes’ approach
- Generous leave options
- Reward and recognition programs
- Dedicated learning and development platform
- Career growth opportunities from within
- Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, including Gender Affirmation Support, employee inclusion networks, diversity memberships and celebrations
- Opportunities to volunteer with community partners
- Dollar matching of employee fundraising efforts for registered charities