Category Manager - Asset - FTC

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Team: Procurement & Supply

Salary banding: £43,610 - £62,801

Experience: Mid-level/Expert

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Senior Category Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial

Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial

“OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company really cares for its people which makes you want to go the extra mile. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it’s not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation!

OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me”

Where you’ll work:

Depending on the needs of your business area, we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week, and to go to OVO Connection events in-person.

You’ll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices, Bristol, Glasgow, or London; unless your role requires field-based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity’s biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That’s why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Team working for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

As an enterprise business OVO’s supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we’re working with the right partners and managing risks appropriately.

We’re hiring for an exceptional Category Manager to drive the strategic management of our smart meter asset procurement category. As a Category Manager, you’ll develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee procurement processes to deliver maximum value and mitigate risks. Your focus will align with OVO’s Plan Zero ambitions, ensuring sustainable and ethical sourcing practices while achieving commercial success.

You’ll be reporting to the Senior Category Manager (MAP and Asset) and will play a critical role in supporting change, delivering results, and setting the bar for ‘what good looks like’ across the team. Buying goods or services is an essential part of OVO’s business, enabling the delivery of a range of products to our customers, from marketing campaigns to smart meters and everything in between.

The Procurement Team’s objectives include:

• Driving significant commercial benefits to support OVO’s EBITDA targets.
• Getting the end to end contract lifecycle right, reducing risks, and driving compliance while maintaining agility.
• Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner, aligning with OVO’s Plan Zero.
• Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies, and trends.
• Managing supplier relationships through the contract lifetime, ensuring delivery expectations are met, and rectifying any issues
• Continuously improving commercial value, process efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Effectively partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation of procurement systems that underpin opportunity execution while reducing risks and improving compliance.

• Develop and implement robust category strategies to drive value and meet business goals.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Negoticate contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms and cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key…