Global Category Manager
1 day ago
This exciting opportunity has arisen within our organization for a Global Category Manager - Indirect Spend. The successful candidate will lead the procurement strategy for contingent workforce and staffing solutions (80%) while also managing financial services procurement activities (20%).
You will work closely with regional buyers, HR, and senior business leaders to design and implement category strategies that align with business objectives, drive cost efficiencies, and enhance supplier performance.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement category strategies that align with business objectives.
- Develop and manage budgets for indirect spend categories.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Lead procurement processes for financial services, including corporate cards, payment processing, and audit services.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Requirements:
- 8-10 years of procurement experience.
- Foundation in contingent labour, workforce solutions, and staffing categories.
- Strategic and operational balance, with the ability to design high-level strategies and execute at an operational level.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly in complex, multicultural, and matrixed environments.
- Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes and deliver innovation.
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