Category Spend Expert

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Full time

TalkTalk is changing the way it approaches procurement, and we're looking for a skilled Procurement Category Manager to help shape this new approach.

In this role, you'll work closely with business stakeholders to understand and manage TalkTalk spend in your category, using comprehensive category strategies to drive business growth.

You'll identify opportunities to deliver value through strategic sourcing or negotiation, and develop and implement effective category plans to achieve business objectives.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be able to influence challenging stakeholders, build strong relationships, and demonstrate knowledge and experience of delivering value through strategic procurement activity.

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum



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