Category Manager, Global Procurement – c£800/day (umbrella)
My client is a global bank based in London. They are looking for a contract Category Manager to join their Global Procurement team. The Category Manager will be responsible for leading the strategy and planning for a Procurement sub-category to deliver competitive advantage through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation.
The role will support the Global Category Lead, in identifying new outsourcing opportunities and assessing their relevance and potential value to the organisation.
Responsibilities:
· Develop influential senior level with designated businesses and functions on behalf of the Procurement sub- functions including ownership of both Buying Channel and PSL compliance
· Support the country Heads of Procurement and their Sourcing Execution Leads in the execution of category plans and the achievement of savings
· Support the creation of sub-category strategies and plans to achieve or exceed agreed savings targets for the category
Drive business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to drive value through the category planning lifecycle
Constantly monitor supplier market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts
Seek alternatives to current category specifications / demand parameters
Continually monitor buying channel compliance for the business/function with whom they own the Procurement relationship and driving corrective action as necessary
Work with the Category Director, Heads of Procurement, country teams and Procurement Operations team to prioritise and schedule all strategic sourcing initiatives for the year, in alignment with business milestones
Key skills / requirements
· A long track record of working in procurement functions
· Adept in leading negotiations and managing high value procurement, specifically software
· Experience of working effectively in complex multi-layered organisations
· Experienced of analysis/synthesis in the application of a range of commercial models, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
· Degree or CIPS related qualifications
Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.
Keywords: Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement, Global Procurement, Banking, Global Bank.
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