At Formula 1 our vision is to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet. Our key to success is an organisation that values passion, integrity and respect.
To help deliver against this global vision we are seeking a Senior Category Manager who will report to the Head of Procurement and will support in the delivery of the long-term Category vision in-line with Procurement’s objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Category Manager- Technology will work with the Head of Procurement and relevant business Directors to deliver a long-term Category vision, with a clear strategy and operating plan, supporting Procurement’s objectives, business strategy and its priorities and improving the measurable contribution of the Team to business performance.
You will also be responsible for:
- Leading in the development of your category through strong leadership, stakeholder management and delivery of best value agreements for F1.
- Develop effective relationships and collaborative working styles with key stakeholders, including business leads
- Direct accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of the relevant sub Category Strategies
- Using Category insight and analysis to create a category plan to socialize and agree with all relevant stakeholders. Creation of a yearly project plan for all key category priorities to be delivered, ensuring that resources are optimally used
- Ownership of end-to-end Procurement Cycle including preparation of pre tender, tender documents, tender execution, contract negotiation and contract award
- Support and coach direct reports through regular feedback meetings, setting of yearly objectives and completing End of Year assessments, with a focus on empowerment and development at all time
- Support the business in drafting specifications / statement of works
- Ownership and management of strategically important supplier relationships within the category
- Continuously improve team processes (and lead on initiatives when required) that will enhance efficiency within the team and / or drive best practice for the wider business
For full job description, please refer to Additional information.
About You
- Experience in Media and/or Sport industries (preferable), significant experience and delivery in a technology procurement role (essential)
- Substantial procurement experience at a senior level position within a demanding, fast paced environment
- Direct line management experience (preferable)/ indirect coaching experience (essential)
- Educated to degree level and / or MCIPS
- In depth knowledge of commercial and contract management trends in the respective category / supply markets (predominantly Digital and Networks; and wider Broadcast and IT knowledge) to apply best practice to supplier engagement and management
- Strong commercial acumen to drive best business value from a variety of complex supplier and partner relationships
- Ability to draft & interrogate specifications, statement of works, SaaS agreements etc. and strong negotiation skills to support negotiation of contracts with external third parties including up to C Level Executives internally & externally to meet business objectives.
- Ability to cope with ambiguity and know when to take a pragmatic approach.
- Working knowledge of P2P systems, particularly Dynamics and Medius
As a united team we achieve great things together. Are you ready to unleash your potential at F1?