Category Manager

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technologyor multiple X-ray technologiesto address each customers unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence. Overview of role As Category Manager you will be responsible for managing procurement expenditure and product related services, this must also include the development of the Strategic Relationships with existing, former, and future Suppliers. Responsible for ensuring requirements are met on time and in accordance with the appropriate quality standards, delivering a highly capable and cost-effective supply base, focus must be on developing and implementation giving leadership and direction to the commodity management teams and other areas of Supply Chain management, when required. This role entails operating at a Management Level with a high degree of autonomy, whilst managing, mentoring, and developing an effective Commodity Team response globally, delivering cost effective solutions for our Cargo sites In this role, you will define and own the capability, strategy, and operational excellence of your assigned commodities. You will develop key innovation sourcing activities, promote risk aware sustainable procurement, enhance the capability of the Procurement teams and promote the Procurement function internally and externally. You will be a trusted advisor in creating the procurement of tomorrow and work side-by-side with stakeholders to deliver best in class products . Qualifications: You will be a creative person who loves products, loves solving difficult problems and "getting it done". Experience in procurement and Supply Chain Management processes, including but not limited to quality management, financial analysis, and contract negotiations. Bachelors Degree in business administration or Supply Chain preferred as well as previous purchasing experience. In leu of degree 8-10 years of sourcing experience. commodities purchasing experience including but not limited to; IT, electrical/electronic control & automation, mechanical, and fabrication. Operations experience in procurement/materials/inventory management a plus. MCIPS / APICS membership, equivalent or qualified by experience. Experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management. A proven track record in achievement of cost reduction in purchased parts and or services. Proven ability to work well with others at all organizational levels, to organize and prioritize, and to participate on cross-functional teams. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills. Min intermediate and proficient user of Microsoft office suit, including Microsoft Excel (V-look up, pivot tables, formula work would be a clear advantage in this role). An experienced andproficient userof MRP/ERP software(Microsoft Navision / D365 Dynamics would be a clear advantage). Experience with Agile PLM. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost drivers, and supply market dynamics. knowledge of ISO quality assurance methods. Company benefits: Excellent salary Excellent career development. Holidays 25 days holidays plus bank holidays increases up to 29 days after 10 years service. Life insurance entitlement from first working day which is four times your basic salary. Charity work 2 days paid leave if you wish to volunteer and work for your nominated charity. One day paid leave to take your Birthday off Pension Company Car Lease Scheme Cycle to work scheme. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Healthcare Cash plan Eden Red discounts TPBN1_UKTJ