Global Category Manager – HR Professional Services & People Services
£75-90K. London/Leeds
Previous Industry Experience: Financial Services / Legal & Profsessional Services / Retail / Telco
Reporting To: Global Head Director of Procurement
We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Global Category Manager to lead the strategic procurement and supplier management of HR, Professional Services and People Services categories, with annual spend responsibility in excess of £120 million.
The role will be responsible for developing and executing global category strategies across areas including contingent workforce, recruitment services, executive search, learning and development, talent management, employee benefits, occupational health, relocation, payroll services, HR technology, and broader people-related professional services.
Working closely with senior HR, Finance and business stakeholders across multiple regions, the successful candidate will drive value creation through cost optimisation, supplier innovation, risk management, service excellence and long-term strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement global category strategies aligned to organisational objectives and workforce priorities.
Create and maintain multi-year category roadmaps covering sourcing, supplier consolidation, risk mitigation and value creation opportunities.
Deliver sustainable cost savings, cost avoidance and process efficiencies across the HR and People Services portfolio.
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
Strategic Sourcing & Contracting
Lead complex global sourcing events, RFPs, negotiations and supplier selections.
Develop commercial models and negotiation strategies that optimise value while maintaining service quality.
Negotiate and manage high-value contracts with global and regional service providers.
Ensure contractual arrangements appropriately address risk, compliance, data privacy and service performance requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management
Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key strategic suppliers.
Drive supplier performance through robust governance, KPIs, s...
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