Procurement Category Manager

2 months ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom SD Worx Full time
About SD Worx

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with a global presence. Our mission is to bring people solutions to life, enabling companies to turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and its people.

Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our team for a 12-month period to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will be based in either the UK or Spain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for goods and services in multiple business areas and/or supporting departments.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings and procurement value contribution.
  • Manage key suppliers to maximize their value delivery and minimize exposure for the company.
  • Establish best practices in the supported domain.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, strategies, and processes.
  • Contribute to the development and professionalization of the procurement organization and processes.
  • Meet mutually agreed procurement targets contributing to overall budget targets.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a comparable professional education.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar function or related position with in-depth knowledge of procurement.
  • Seasoned practitioner of category management and supplier management processes.
  • Proficient in negotiating and contracting.
  • Knowledge of purchasing tools and methodologies.
  • Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, data-oriented, and comfortable with digital technologies.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to think critically, digest diverse inputs, and innovate solutions.
  • Creative, agile, flexible, and resilient.
  • Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with high self-management.
  • Excellent English-written and spoken.
  • Experience with sustainable procurement is a plus.
About SD Worx

At SD Worx, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, and stage of life.

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