Category Director

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time
Category Director - IT and Sustainability Leader

Join Talent Drive | B Corp® as we seek a seasoned Category Director to lead our IT and Sustainability initiatives. As a key member of our Group Procurement team, you will drive high performance, value for money, and resource efficiency across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement category strategies for IT and Marketing, ensuring long-term value and sustainability.
  • Lead our sustainability initiatives, collaborating closely with the sustainability team to drive meaningful change.
  • Optimize resource performance to deliver business objectives, leveraging your expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and trust.
  • Upskill and manage a small team of category managers and commercial analysts, empowering them to drive success.
  • Support the development and delivery of our SRM framework, ensuring seamless integration with our procurement processes.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in leading category planning and management, with a strong background in IT, outsourcing, indirects, and sustainability.
  • Experience in reporting to Board level and working within senior leadership, with a track record of delivering substantial margin improvement.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and numerical communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with suppliers and build strong relationships.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to identify and deliver cost savings through successful supply chain management.
  • Experience in building and engaging senior stakeholders, fostering positive relationships cross-functionally.

About Us:

Talent Drive | B Corp® is a leading global brand committed to making a positive impact. We are seeking a talented Category Director to join our team and drive our sustainability and procurement initiatives forward.


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