Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom SD Worx Full time
Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at SD Worx. As a key member of our Corporate Procurement organization, you will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of procurement strategies for goods and services across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution.
* Identify business needs and develop procurement Sourcing strategies for categories in close collaboration with stakeholders.
* Manage key suppliers to maximize their value delivery and minimize exposure for the company.
* Establish best practices in supported domains and ensure compliance with policies, strategies, and processes.
* Contribute to the further development and professionalization of the procurement organization and processes.

Requirements:

* Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a comparable professional education.
* Minimum 5 years of valid experience in a similar function or related position and in-depth knowledge of procurement.
* Seasoned practitioner of category management and supplier management processes.
* Proficient at negotiating and contracting.
* Knowledge of purchasing tools and methodologies.
* Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, data-oriented, and comfortable with digital technologies.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
* Ability to think critically, digest diverse inputs, and innovate solutions.

About SD Worx:

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and an office in Mauritius. Our goal is to bring people solutions to life, enabling companies to turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it.

What We Offer:

* An attractive salary based on experience and achievement.
* The freedom to compose your personal benefit package.
* A dynamic environment with flexible working hours and working from home.
* Learning opportunities through an individual development plan and professional training.
* Career growth opportunities within SD Worx.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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