At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage complex projects in a dynamic global business.
- Company: Join a Fortune 500 company with a respected global brand.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and full corporate benefits.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting transformation with continuous opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in category management and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
A Fortune 500 Business who operate on a truly global basis. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to join a market leading, truly global business with a reputable and respected brand in every corner of the globe.
They are looking for 2 experienced Senior Category Managers, with extensive experience in either Soft or Hard FM spend areas, where the main areas of focus will be managing large value and complex projects. To be a suitable candidate for one of these roles, your strengths must include stakeholder management, the ability to win over the trust of stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers, and provide the right approach for more junior team members to look up to.
The group function is going through an exciting transformation, where they have expanded the function and there will be continuous opportunities for progression.
Role and responsibilities:- Report into the Group Procurement Director, within a good sized team of fellow colleagues at various levels
- Develop, design and continuously improve category strategies
- End to end sourcing, within designated spend areas using a strategic approach
- Work with senior business leads to develop category strategies and category planning
- Provide continuous advice to stakeholders on market trends, new innovations, and knowledge of the supplier market
- Manage and understand both regulated and unregulated complex projects
- Ensure best commercial value for the business in parallel to strategic procurement
- Extensive category management experience looking after Soft FM or Hard FM
- Strong and proven strategic category management in a large complex business
- Confident and personable approach when dealing with all levels of stakeholders
- Demonstrated delivery of savings in a large and similar sized business
- Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level
- Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level, and maturity of relationships
- Experience working in a large and cross-functional procurement team
- MCIPS qualification is nice to have, but not essential
Head of Procurement (Home Based) in City of London employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
Join a Fortune 500 company that not only boasts a respected global brand but also fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, this role offers continuous opportunities for advancement within a supportive team environment, alongside competitive benefits including a generous car allowance and performance bonuses. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a transformative procurement function while enjoying the flexibility of a home-based position with occasional office engagement in Central London.
