Head of Category Management

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Goldman Sachs Bank AG Full time
Category Management Opportunities: Head of Category Management

We are looking for a highly skilled Head of Category Management to lead our spend management pillar and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the firm. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering results-oriented solutions and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement multi-year global strategies to support commercial and operational objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and make data-driven recommendations to inform procurement decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
- Strong technical, strategic, and project management skills.

Salary Range: £100,000 - £150,000 per annum.

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