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Category Manager - Corporate Services

London Permanent £76,500 - £85,500 per year View Job Description
The Category Manager will oversee procurement operations for a client of our in the professional services industry, ensuring efficient sourcing strategies and supplier management. This London-based role requires a skilled individual to drive value and innovation in procurement practices.
  • Category Manager - Non-IT Spend
  • London Based.

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established large organisation operating in the professional services industry, and they are going through a programme of change and development across their procurement function to drive a strategic approach and enhance the maturity of the function across EMEA.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement category strategies to optimise procurement processes.
  • Business/Corporate Services categrories of spend.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier innovations.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance.
  • Lead tendering processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure favourable terms.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
  • Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and address any performance issues.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, standards, and ethical practices.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance procurement efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager should have:

  • Strong experience in procurement and supply chain management within the professional services industry.
  • A proven track record of developing and executing category strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with tendering processes and contract management principles.
  • Proficiency in analysing market trends and supplier performance data.
  • A relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £76,500 to £85,500 GBP, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment in London.



If you're a motivated and skilled Category Manager ready to make an impact in procurement and supply chain, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Chris Blackhall
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6766358
Phone number
+441133889074

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Blackhall
Consultant phone
+441133889074
Job reference
JN-062025-6766358