Category & Supplier Relationship Manager - Asset Services - Riverside Group : Job Details

Job Title: Category & Supplier Relationship ManagerContract Type: Permanent Salary: £46,986 (£49,432 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, Hybrid Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary BoulevardIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as a Category & Supplier Relationship Manager You will support and work with the Head of Category and business stakeholders to develop and implement fit for purpose category, subcategory strategies. Lead on procurement projects and provide support and expertise for business led procurement activities. About youWe are looking for someone with 

• Procurement experience with responsibility for delivery of procurement benefits, including financial savings.
• Working knowledge of category management, procurement legislation.
• Experience of data analysis, benchmarking and identifying trends. 
• Extensive experience of delivery cost savings and efficiencies through procurement and supply chain activity.
• Proven ability to identify cost saving opportunities through well-developed spend analysis and category management skills. 

Why Riverside?At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.