At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic HR Services category management and drive supplier innovation.
- Company: Major global organisation undergoing exciting procurement transformation.
- Benefits: Up to £85,000 salary, car allowance, 15% bonus, and remote work.
- Other info: Excellent long-term career development and international exposure opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape strategy and influence high-value projects in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong HR Category Procurement experience and strategic sourcing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity to join a major global organisation undergoing significant transformation across its procurement function and operating model. We are looking for an experienced Category Manager – HR Services to take ownership of a broad and strategically important category, partnering with senior stakeholders across HR, Procurement and Operations.
This is a high-profile category management opportunity where you'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, lead major sourcing programmes, challenge existing ways of working and drive significant commercial value and supplier innovation. The category covers a broad portfolio of HR Services, including areas such as Recruitment, HR Technology, Professional Services, Learning & Development, Employee Benefits, Contingent Labour and wider workforce solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic HR Services category strategies
- Lead complex end-to-end sourcing, RFP, tendering and commercial negotiations
- Lead sourcing and category initiatives across Contingent Labour / Temporary Labour and wider workforce solutions
- Manage significant spend and identify opportunities for cost optimisation, innovation and value creation
- Build and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Partner with senior HR, Procurement and Operational stakeholders
- Use market intelligence and spend analysis to identify new commercial opportunities
- Drive supplier performance, governance, compliance and continuous improvement
- Support the wider procurement transformation, embedding category management best practice
- Combine strategic thinking with the ability to remain hands-on and deliver
What the client are looking for:
- Strong HR Category Procurement experience is essential – you must have managed and sourced across HR-related categories
- Strong strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation and stakeholder management experience
- Contingent Labour / Temporary Labour / Staffing / MSP experience would be highly desirable, but is not essential
- Experience operating across multiple countries or within a global procurement environment would also be advantageous, but is not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major global business at an exciting point in its procurement transformation, giving you the platform to work on complex, high-value projects and genuinely influence how a strategically important category develops. You'll gain significant ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to operate across an international organisation, while joining a business that can offer excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities. For someone looking for a role with scale, visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, this is an excellent next career move.
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Global Category Manager – HR Services in England employer: Bramwith Consulting
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing organisation in Hemel Hempstead, where your role as a Senior Buyer will not only allow you to take ownership of strategic sourcing but also provide ample opportunities for career progression towards a Procurement Manager position. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this company is dedicated to fostering an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive and make a significant impact in the procurement field.
