Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago


Surrey Quays Greater London, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

Global Procurement Category Manager - FM & General Indirects

50-75k + 20% bonus + car allowance + package (there are two seniority levels you could join at, depending on experience, hence a broader salary range)

North Surrey/SW London, modern office with good transport links (train and bus), plus onsite parking

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days office, 2-3 days WFH

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This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading global manufacturing companies, with a turnover in the tens of £billions, as a Category Manager for FM & General Indirects.

This role is perfect for procurement professionals with indirect procurement experience - with any experience working with (&/OR) procuring facility management (FM) a bonus. As the Category Manager, you'll manage a range of marketing categories with a European remit, driving European-wide sourcing strategies, centralisation and strengthening relationships with the relevant stakeholders and departments such as FM, HR, Legal, Travel etc.

You will report to a fantastic, supportive and very likeable line manager and lead vast spend categories across marketing procurement - both locally and internationally. It’s within a fantastic team, with a supportive culture and within the expanding Centre of Excellence, creating fantastic progression opportunities going forward. Fantastic, modern office.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to understand & define business requirements
• Lead the implementation of European-wide sourcing strategies in your marketing category areas
• Identify, lead and collaborate with our in-country team for local sourcing projects
• Manage strategic suppliers by monitoring performance, SLA’s and continuous improvement activities where required across your portfolio
• Own contract information, KPI indicator data and approvals for your categories, providing updates annually and monthly
• Negotiate and lead the commercial elements of category contracts
• Support central initiatives, such as our sustainability goals, for improving the efficiency of procurement activities in Europe
• Develop and maintain a relationship with other category teams and sister companies, where applicable, in order to find opportunities for joined procurement activities

Indirect procurement experience
• Experienced in developing, supporting, and implementing procurement strategies and leading project teams at a European/multi-country level
• A successful negotiator with excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills, equally focused on value for money, service quality, and positive strategic outcomes
• Numerate and logical - able to make and rationalize data-driven decisions

If interested, please apply ASAP



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