Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

IT & Professional Services (also acting as HQ Procurement Business Partner)

Logistics & Packaging

Utilities, Travel & Fleet

Lead the development and execution of global category strategies aligned to business goals

Build and implement supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies for key suppliers

Deliver global and multi-regional sourcing programmes from strategy through to implementation

Drive cost reduction, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge demand, influence specifications and improve commercial outcomes

Manage supplier, commercial and operational risks across your category portfolio

Lead cross-functional sourcing and category teams across multiple regions

Negotiate complex global agreements and supplier partnerships

Promote procurement best practice and support wider procurement transformation initiatives

Support capability development, integration projects and other strategic business activities

Lead and develop direct reports where applicable

8-10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management

Proven success managing significant indirect spend within complex global organisations

Experience leading large-scale sourcing, transformation or change programmes

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills