Job title: Category Manager - Supply ChainLocation: Leicester/HybridDuration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone''s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role:The role will develop and execute Category Strategies for Supply Chain solutions across various Business Unit. This highly strategic and critical area requires very close alignment and engagement with senior internal Commercial/Operational stakeholders and large strategic external suppliers to execute procurement projects to achieve the best commercial outcome. Whilst developing and maintaining a significant external profile. Responsibilities:Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish a wave plan of procurement activity taking into account new business requirements, business strategy, emerging risks and expiring contracts with suppliers.Apply strong understanding of market dynamics (using tools such as Porters Five Forces and Kraljic), and cost drivers.Create go to market strategies working with business stakeholders.Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to maximise the impact of the Category Strategy.Lead and execute complex high value tenders in line ..... full job details .....