Global Category Manager

9 hours ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Marshall Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Manager to join our team at Marshall, a leading independent, family-owned British company. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a critical role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and delivering cost savings across our indirect categories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement multi-year category strategies to support our business growth and cost reduction objectives.
  • Monitor industry trends and market dynamics to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and tender key indirect categories of spend.
  • Chair Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers to drive sustainable performance improvement and develop stronger relationships.
  • Implement multi-year pricing agreements for key categories and suppliers to ensure accurate and de-risked pricing.
Requirements
  • CIPS certification or equivalent experience in procurement and category management.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights to stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing and implementing category strategies, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements.
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial cost modeling.
What We Offer

Marshall offers a competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy/sell), pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, and an extensive flexible benefit program.

We are proud to be a family-owned British company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward. Join us in our mission to build extraordinary futures since 1909.



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