Overview
Our Support Centre is in Hemel Hempstead Herts we operate a hybrid working model and have 700 amazing team members across our support centre.
1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4YL GBR
Job Details
Category Manager, Caravans
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days a week
in office)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits
We’re looking for an experienced Category
Manager to lead on and execute sourcing, contracting and supply management
activity across all Caravan-related spend areas, including decking and maintenance,
as well as leading on supplier-side warranty and the aftersales agenda. This is
a key category for our business and you will work with stakeholders across the
operation.
Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert
in a key area of the business by:
– Leading and developing the Caravans
category, including developing and executing new opportunities to deliver
continuous improvement across the supply base
– Developing the commercial relationship
with your suppliers
– Taking accountability for going to
market, sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting and ongoing category
management of all supplier spend in their categories
– Working with your stakeholders to
assist them in determining the business needs / specification and develop
appropriate sourcing strategies
– Ensure in-depth understanding of aftersales relating to each manufacturer
performance and act as point of escalation for parks.
What we’d like you to bring:
– Sourcing, contracting and category
management experience, ideally within an OEM or fit out background
– Knowledge of caravans and their manufacture, maintenance and operation
– Advanced stakeholder management skills
– A collaborative mindset, with the
ability to work across multiple different areas and many stakeholders
– Comprehensive experience across the
full procurement spectrum, with food and beverage experience
What’s In It For You?
– Holiday allowance that rises with
service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
– Annual bonus
– 20% discount on both Haven and Warner
Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
– Comprehensive wellbeing support
– Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate
box at the O2 Arena ,London
– Exclusive discounts with corporate
partners
– Exciting career pathways, including
Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
– Enhanced family friendly policies and
pay (eligibility criteria applied)
Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne
Leisure family, which includes Haven Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful
seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Our people and the teams they form are
the backbone of a professional experience with us. At Haven, we take pride in
our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every
team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions
allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model,
meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on
Park, or at external events.
What can you expect during the
recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3
stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role.
Please reach out if you need additional support or specific arrangements to
enable you to perform to the fullest during this process.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at
the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is
unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from
all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are ready to discuss any
reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a
role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every
candidate’s experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide
support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments
while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.
