Category Management Specialist

1 week ago

StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom IFS Full time
Job Description

At IFS, we're a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents, delivering award-winning enterprise software solutions through embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform. We help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of ServiceTM.

We're a flexible, innovative, and customer-focused organization, committed to making a real change and having a worldwide impact. We celebrate diversity and accept that there are many different perspectives in this world. You'll be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can make a difference. If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you achieve your goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across all assigned categories, leveraging spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier negotiations.
  • Oversee the development, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure favourable terms and mitigate risks.
  • Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the assigned categories.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for category performance, regularly reporting on progress to Procurement Leadership.
  • Support the CPO in driving procurement transformation across the portfolio, embedding best practices and building upon a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify and manage risks within the supply chain, developing mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and compliance.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making and drive results.
  • Experience managing global supplier relationships and complex procurement projects.
  • Ability to travel as required to manage key projects and drive results.
Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.

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