Category Manager

2 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom TJX Companies, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing the delivery and implementation of global sourcing strategies across TJX Europe. The Category Manager will work closely with internal business partners and vendors to ensure that the needs of the business are met through the implementation of optimal sourcing solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute global category plans via tools embedded in the strategic sourcing methodology.
  • Collaborate with regional and national account executives to manage key strategic and day-to-day operational supplier relationships.
  • Identify and develop innovative products, services, and approaches to support TJX's low-cost producer strategy.
  • Ensure contract compliance and prepare category reports for the Manager of Category and the GSPLT.
  • Recommend category initiatives within the portfolio of spend and decide on negotiation plans.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in offshoring and outsourcing.
  • Expertise in global strategic category sourcing.
  • Experience in global sourcing and low-cost country sourcing preferred.
  • Multi-country negotiations and contracts.
  • Experience in managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Property, construction, FM-related category experience and knowledge.
  • Oracle/SAP/Ariba or similar e-sourcing/P2P experience/knowledge.
  • Strong business and people management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship development skills.
  • Training & development skills.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
  • CIPS qualified.
  • English with an additional European language desired.

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