At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supplier management and develop strategic sourcing plans for impactful results.
- Company: Join a global procurement leader in the financial services sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on financial planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a difference by driving cost savings and enhancing supplier performance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in category management and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Leading supplier management, category management and sourcing activity aligned to a specific spend area.
Building multi-year sourcing and category strategies using market data and industry trends.
Leading and executing complex and strategic sourcing activity.
Driving cost and business benefits aligned to Procurement and business targets.
Translating business strategy into actionable sourcing and category plans.
Identifying value through contract lifecycle management.
Supporting stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
Ensuring supplier performance meets expectations in quality, compliance and cost.
Contributing to financial planning, forecasting and budget management.
Requirements
- Proven track record in category management within a global procurement organisation (Required)
- Experience managing complex contracts and sourcing activity (Required)
- Experience contributing to financial planning and budget management (Required)
- Experience within financial services or regulated environments (Preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or related discipline (Preferred)
- Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (Preferred)
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills (Required)
- Cost analysis and financial insight capability (Required)
We think you need these skills to ace Category & Sourcing Manager in Milton Keynes
Supplier Management
Category Management
Sourcing Strategy Development
Market Data Analysis
Contract Lifecycle Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Supplier Performance Management
