Global Category Manager, Market Research

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Publicis Re:Sources Global Full time
Job Title: Global Category Manager, Market Research

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Category Manager, Market Research to join our Publicis Re:Sources Global team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing the full procurement cycle of market research spend products and services, focusing on regional or global opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake complex spend analysis, identify patterns and trends, and make recommendations for new projects or commercial and legal improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct market research and consult with stakeholders to understand technical and commercial aspects of complex business needs.
  • Work with various stakeholders to shape and articulate business needs and outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies for approval by the Chief Procurement Officer and/or Global Procurement Director.
  • Prepare well-structured RFX documentation, including qualitative criteria and pricing schedules, and run fair, transparent, and efficient competitive bidding processes.
  • Oversee or direct the evaluation process for complex or politically sensitive procurements, ensuring compliance with all policy requirements and driving value for money outcomes.
  • Draft contract terms from a standard template and negotiate contractual terms, ensuring the application of principles of contract law in procurement.
  • Develop and implement contract management strategies for complex requirements, identifying and designing plans for vendor management and ensuring their execution.
  • Champion procurement activities, identifying opportunities for aggregation and tracking savings and cost avoidance potential.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in category management and executing complex RFP processes.
  • Developed project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Advanced negotiations skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Business acumen, with sound financial, legal, and communication skills.
  • Politically savvy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial procurement environment.
  • A proven team player with excellent communication skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
What We Offer:
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension, life assurance, income protection, and private medical insurance.
  • A hybrid working pattern, with the opportunity to work from home and in our iconic Television Centre office in London.
  • A Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing a fair assessment process and making reasonable adjustments as needed.
  • A game-changing and world-class organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking and empowerment.

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