Category Manager x2 - Indirect / IT

Our client is looking for procurement professionals with indirect procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders, to develop strategic and tactical initiatives as needed
• Providing thought leadership around internal process as well as category and procurement best practice
• Identifying market disrupting suppliers or alternative suppliers/strategies
• Understanding any key categories such as; Consultancy, Data, Travel and Expenses, Outsourcing/BPO, Audit, Labour, HR Services and R&D, IT, Marketing
• Identifying, creating and implementing initiatives to maximize value, while ensuring ongoing management of existing supplier contracts and relationships
• Providing commercial leadership to stakeholders including senior executives

Required Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a Procurement role within a complex environment
• An analytical approach to assessing requirements and approaching negotiations
• Ability to operate and successfully communicate within a corporate environment