Global Procurement Strategist

2 weeks ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom IFS Full time

We are seeking a skilled Global Category Manager to drive cost reduction and value creation across the IFS Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement global category strategies that align with the company's overall procurement objectives.
  • Cost Reduction Focus: Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across all assigned categories, leveraging spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier negotiations.
  • Contract Management: Oversee the development, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure favourable terms and mitigate risks.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the assigned categories.
  • Performance Tracking: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for category performance, regularly reporting on progress to Procurement Leadership.
  • Change Management: Support the CPO in driving procurement transformation across the portfolio, embedding best practices and building upon a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in category management, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
  • Proven experience in a private equity or dynamic, fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering significant cost savings.

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