Category Manager - Operations

Covering a spend of around £60m, this role is responsible for designing category strategies and delivering great outcomes for areas including fleet, final mile, drivers, fuel, FM and capex. You will seek out and deliver cost savings and value-adding opportunities for AAH whilst also developing appropriately segmented supplier relationship management in your categories.

Accountabilities

• Define, develop and deliver, category strategies that are aligned to stakeholder and business needs and drive cost savings, maximise customer value and promote a continuous improvement approach
• Lead category sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, negotiation strategy, pricing models and implementation
• Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings
• Build effective supplier relationships and maintain communication
• Maintain regular and effective internal communication with all stakeholder departments including tracking procurement benefitsarelanding within the business and tracking to target
• Support and healthily challenge the functional leads in their business requirements definition
• Drive change through skilled influencing and collaboration
• Ensure you are aware of, adhere to, and remain compliant with Good Distribution Practices

Why AAH?

AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP's. We work collectively to make a difference. We don't believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people.

• 25 days Plus Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Death in Service
• Discounted Shopping Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Career progression with full ongoing Support
• Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links. (Check out the map to find our exact location).

• Previous management of similar operational categories, with a particular focus on fleet management and/or facilities management
• Proactive relationship building, networking and influencing skills
• Demonstrable commercial negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy and interpretation of financial data including ability to perform total cost of ownership analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
• Good IT literacy including MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong team player as well as the ability to work independently

We operate with purpose and integrity, guided by our ICARE values, and are proud of the inclusive, collaborative culture we've built. We don't believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.

As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, we're actively working to reduce our environmental impact. From modernising our delivery fleet and optimising routes to minimising waste and improving energy efficiency across our operations, we're supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process.