Global Category Manager | Legal & Professional Services Procurement - Global Ftse 100
London | Hybri
d£90,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefit
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This isn't a role for someone who has already done everythi
ng.It's a role for someone capable of doing much mo
re.
We're partnering with a high-performing global organisation that is continuing to invest heavily in its procurement function. As part of that growth, they are seeking an ambitious procurement professional to take ownership of a globally significant Legal Services spend portfolio, whilst also supporting broader Professional Services categor
ies.
This role is designed for someone on a steep upward trajectory. Someone who has built strong procurement foundations, demonstrated commercial credibility beyond their years and is now looking for the platform, exposure and mentorship needed to accelerate their ca
reer.The successful candidate will become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, helping shape sourcing strategies across some of the organisation's most commercially sensitive and strategically important external relations
hips.
Role responsibili
ties: • Lead global category strategy across Legal Services
spend• Manage relationships with leading international law firms and legal service pro
viders• Drive value, innovation and governance across legal supplier engag
ements• Support broader Professional Services categories including Consulting, Audit, Tax and Advisory Se
rvices• Lead complex sourcing, negotiation and supplier management initi
atives• Partner with senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance and Corporate Fun
ctions• Play a key role in the continued development and maturity of the procurement fu
nction
Who We're Look
ing For• Approximately 5-8 years' procurement exp
erience• Strong experience across Professional Services proc
urement• Direct experience managing Legal Services spend is highly de
sirable• Exposure to Consulting, Audit, Tax or Advisory categories would be advan
tageous• Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management
skills• Experience gained within a recognised blue-chip, multinational or high-performing procurement envi
ronment• Strong academic credentials pr
eferred• Someone who has progressed quickly throughout their career and demonstrates clear leadership po
tential
This could be an ideal move for a Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Category Manager looking to specialise further within Legal Services whilst taking on greater international responsibility and vis
ibility.
What's
On Offer• Ownership of a globally significant Legal Services
category• Direct exposure to senior Legal, Finance and Procuremen
t leaders• A highly strategic procurement en
vironment• Outstanding learning and development oppo
rtunities• Clear progression potential into senior procurement leaders
hip roles• £90,000 - £110,000 base salary plus bonus and
benefits
For ambitious procurement professionals looking to build a market-leading career within Legal and Professional Services procurement, this is an opportunity to join an organisation that actively develops future leaders and rewards high pe
