Strategic Procurement Leader

1 week ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom IFS Full time

At IFS, we are seeking a seasoned Global Category Manager to drive strategic cost reduction and value creation across our organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute global category strategies that align with our procurement objectives, leveraging spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier negotiations.
  • Cost Reduction Focus: Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across all assigned categories, utilizing thorough market research and supplier relationships.
  • Contract Management: Oversee the development, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure favourable terms and mitigate risks.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with procurement teams, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure alignment on category strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
  • 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 organization, embedding best practices and building upon a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Risk Management: 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.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering significant cost savings.
  • 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.
  • Strong leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across functions and regions.
  • Ability to travel as required to manage key projects and drive results.


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