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Position Overview
The Global Procurement Category Leader will collaborate closely with the Growth and Product Development teams to identify both current and prospective opportunities that the organization aims to pursue. This role will also engage with the Bid Purchasing and Subcontract Delivery teams to address existing challenges and explore opportunities related to supplier performance, focusing on Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously analyze industry trends and category-specific cost and risk factors to inform critical bids, projects, and New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
- Monitor the supply market for key categories, assessing both current and future risks and opportunities that may impact the supply base over the next three years.
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to share insights on global economic indicators that could affect the organization and its suppliers.
- Evaluate potential new suppliers for key categories to enhance performance and mitigate supply risks.
- Collaborate with New Product Development teams to identify new key spending categories associated with launching new products.
- Support decision-making processes regarding make versus buy strategies.
- Lead annual cost reduction initiatives and maintain a pipeline of cost-saving projects.
- Work closely with Bid Procurement Managers to ensure that the latest pricing from approved suppliers is reflected in all relevant bids.
- Coordinate with key functions to define requirements and manage the tendering process for significant indirect spending categories.
Additional Tasks
- Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers to drive sustainable performance improvements and foster stronger relationships, supported by internal stakeholders.
- Establish multi-year pricing agreements with key suppliers to ensure accurate, de-risked pricing for bids and to safeguard against cost fluctuations in projects.
- Develop and maintain a category risk register to identify all potential risks affecting performance in terms of Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
Required Competencies
Behavioral Skills:
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Proficient negotiation skills.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in ERP systems with the ability to extract and analyze data.
- Experienced in financial cost modeling to support long-term sourcing decisions.
Qualifications:
- CIPS Certification is preferred but not mandatory.
- A degree in business or a related field is required.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in developing multi-year Category Strategies for relevant spending areas.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance increasing with service, pension contributions, healthcare cash plan, and an extensive flexible benefits program.
About the Company
Marshall is a family-owned UK enterprise with a diverse range of businesses committed to advancing customer success. We pride ourselves on supporting various sectors, from global defense to sustainable community development, and we have been dedicated to building exceptional futures since our inception.
