Category specialist Work, Jobs in North West Region (with Salaries)

Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
11d
Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)
Tarmac —Preston
- Overtime
- Military
- Laboratory experience
- Quality control
- Employee discount
5d
Therapeutic Care Lead Preston (Female)
Bleep 360 —Preston
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Psychology
- Communication skills
Quick apply
12d
Night Support Worker
National Neurological Services Ltd —Morecambe
- £12.74 an hour
- Night shift
- Rehabilitation centre
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - LTHSE - HMP Garth
Ministry of Justice —Preston
- £50,001 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
16h
Refrigeration Engineer - Yorkshire / Lancashire
City Facilities Management (UK) —Nelson
- £47,676.66 a year
- Overtime
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Life insurance

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Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company -
Preston

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Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance

Qualifications

Power BI
Supply chain
Bachelor's degree
SAP ERP

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Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company

Springfields

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Category Specialist you will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Category Manager within Direct Sourcing and Category Management. A key success factor is the ability to effectively support and contribute to the execution of category visions. The role supports sourcing strategies and their implementation for defined categories, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse business objectives.

You will report to the Category Manager - Enterprise Category Management - Direct

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary interface for European sites on behalf of the Category Manager, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and peer Category Specialists to gather regional requirements and support the development of global category strategies.
Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into historical spend drivers and assess potential impacts on future spend projections.
Track and report performance against key metrics such as payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance, commodity fluctuations, and other critical procurement KPIs for Procurement Leadership.
Support Category Managers (CM) in development of program presentations including supplier relationship management, transformation progress, QBRs, Deep Dives, weekly High/Low lights reviews, and preferred supplier analysis.
Daily support across Category Management team solving business issues and analysis.
Assist Category Managers with competitive sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ preparation, evaluation of results, documentation of recommendations, and communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Research, track and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased productivity
Track receipts and payment price of certain commodities to ensure critical supplier invoices are paid on time.
Develop a productive working relationship with peers on other teams: Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience – Services related supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving complex challenges, and leading projects to successful outcomes
Organized, detail‑driven, and experienced at prioritizing tasks in deadline‑driven environments
Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while completing multiple requests and projects simultaneously·
Able to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities
Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

Attractive remuneration
Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Learning and development opportunities.
We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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