Procurement Category Manager

3 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time
Job Description

Indirect IT and Marketing Procurement Category Manager working for a renowned travel organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive effective procurement strategy across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to IT procurement (software, hardware, infrastructure procurement etc.) and Marketing (ATL and BTL procurement)
  • Continuously identify areas for improvement to ensure end-to-end procurement and contract management processes are best practice and fit for purpose in relation to continued company growth
  • Undertake a range of day-to-day strategic procurement activities, from strategic sourcing and negotiation to tender management and change management

Requirements:

  • Success across the end-to-end indirect procurement function, ideally with strategic exposure to IT procurement, Marketing procurement and/or Professional Services procurement
  • Strong skills surrounding negotiation and pre-contract strategies
  • Desire to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment

About the Role:

This £multi-billion revenue organisation is undergoing continuous growth plans and is therefore looking to grow its best-in-class procurement team. Within this position, you'll support strategic activities across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to diverse subcategories across IT procurement and Marketing procurement, thus providing great daily diversity.

You'll be working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a business partnering approach where you'll gain daily exposure to high-profile and best-in-class stakeholders. Alongside daily development opportunities, you'll be working within an excellent structure that provides ample opportunities for future progression.



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