Global Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Publicis Groupe UK Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Procurement Category Manager to join our team at Publicis Groupe UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full procurement cycle of Market Research spend products and services, focusing on regional or global opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in category management and executing complex RFP processes. They will also possess developed project management skills, business acumen, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Procurement Director Production to develop and implement category strategies, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate contracts. They will also be responsible for tracking savings and cost avoidance potential, dealing with financial planning and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full procurement cycle of Market Research spend products and services
  • Develop and implement category strategies
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Track savings and cost avoidance potential
  • Deal with financial planning and forecasting
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in category management and executing complex RFP processes
  • Developed project management skills
  • Business acumen
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
What We Offer
  • 25 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 5 years
  • Flexible Bank Holiday
  • Through Work your World, after completion of one year, you have the opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis Groupe office, for up to 6 weeks a year
  • Our lifestyle and wellbeing app that supports you and your family
  • Inclusive Policies to support you and your family


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