IES Category Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced Category Manager seeking a role where you can have real input in establishing the purchasing process? At Imerys, every member of Imerys Minerals Limited's team matters. Imerys Minerals Limited's priority is the health and safety of Imerys Minerals Limited's people, and Imerys Minerals Limited's aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. Imerys Minerals Limited strive to support Imerys Minerals Limited's people to continuously learn, improve, and innovate, allowing them to tap into their full potential and take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The Job Role

As an IES Category Manager for Imerys British Lithium (IBL), you will be responsible for implementing the Purchasing plans within the framework of the BLI development project, which includes a new mine and a new plant. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Project Managers and Stream Leaders on purchasing activities (Capex & Opex).
• Involvement in commercial bid tabulations, contract negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Ensuring proper implementation of the Sourcing Request tool.
• Implementing routines with the project team to anticipate future actions.
• Coordinating with other purchasing categories as appropriate.
• Managing sourcing in collaboration with technical teams and relevant categories.
• Participating in the qualification of suppliers.
• Launching tenders under your responsibility.
• Supporting Imerys' Sustainability program (Ecovadis registration and CO2 impact).
• Negotiating contracts and attending project meetings.
• Collaborating with the legal department for contract preparation and claims.
• Supporting technical teams in case of claims and deploying Group IT solutions like SAP and IVALUA.

What’s in it for You?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for shift workers).
• Generous Pension Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Discounts on external retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Wellbeing Support

Imerys Minerals Limited offer a comprehensive package to support the wellbeing of Imerys Minerals Limited's people, which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP.
• Flu and Eye care vouchers.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Menopause Support.

What Imerys Minerals Limited Ask in Return

As an IES Category Manager, you will serve as the link/interface between technical members, operators on the pilot plant, and the purchasing organization and project members. You should have:

• Experience in a project model managing large tenders for equipment and services.
• A Master's degree from a Business School or a General Engineer with a specialization in purchasing.
• Strong experience in purchasing industrial equipment, engineering contracts, work contracts, and indirect services.
• Experience in procurement and the interfaces between procurement and purchasing.
• Experience in contract negotiation (equipment, engineering services).

Imerys Minerals Limited would like Imerys Minerals Limited's application process to be accessible to all. If you require an alternative way to apply, please get in touch.