Procurement Category Lead

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

Are you a driven and ambitious procurement professional seeking to further develop your skills in a dynamic and reputable organisation?

This leading procurement company with a strong track record of growth and innovation is looking for a skilled Category Manager to join its best-in-class procurement team. As a Category Manager, you will play a key role in driving effective procurement strategies across the end-to-end procurement function, ensuring that all procurement processes are aligned with the company's growth plans.

Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and results-driven procurement professional to take their career to the next level. If you are passionate about procurement and have a strong track record of delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive effective procurement strategies across the end-to-end procurement function.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage procurement processes.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve profitability.

Requirements:

  • Strong procurement experience, ideally with knowledge of IT procurement and marketing procurement.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled procurement professional to join a leading procurement company and take their career to the next level.



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