Category Manager

7 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our procurement team at Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD. As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency and boosting our commercial competitiveness across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities
  • Craft and execute sourcing strategies that enhance our commercial performance while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
  • Collaborate with global supply management teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment across regions.
  • Support our company's leadership in sustainability through responsible sourcing practices.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Independently manage assigned categories, fostering strong relationships with supply relationship management and deployment teams.
  • Ensure effective alignment and onboarding of key stakeholders within our Service Operations platform.
  • Generate savings and boost revenues by optimizing agreements and aligning with global contracts.
  • Negotiate regional agreements to secure the best net prices and enhance commercial terms.
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with our regional supplier network to bolster our company's image and credibility, and identify technological advancements and innovations.
  • Collaborate with Supply Management Finance to ensure robust reporting and measurement of Global Supply Management performance.
Requirements
  • Experience in Buying/Category Management with a proven record in contract negotiation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and matrix environment.
  • Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
  • Team player with exceptional communication and influencing abilities.
  • Financial acumen and results-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
  • Proven indirect experience, including services procurement and indirect categories such as recruitment, consulting, audit services, payments, financial services, or temporary labour.
  • Experience in multi-site procurement across diverse sectors, for example: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Public Sector, Corporate Services.


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