Global Category Manager
4 days ago
Head of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I’m delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide.As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of an exciting growth phase, responsible for driving strategic sourcing, elevating supplier performance, delivering sustainable cost optimisation, and partnering with key suppliers on innovation across a global footprint.With up to 30% global travel, you’ll manage categories on a business-wide basis, creating strategies that improve day-to-day performance and back the wider growth plan. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering/Technical and Commercial to make sure Procurement delivers tangible value and supports the business to scale.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and implement global category strategies aligned to business priorities and market dynamicsLead end-to-end strategic sourcing: benchmarking, supplier evaluation, negotiation and implementationBuild strong internal stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making across functions and regionsMonitor global supply markets to identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities earlyManage supplier performance frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, compliance, continuous improvement)Lead, mentor and develop a small team of Buyers and category specialists.Skills and Exp.Solid experience in strategic procurement / category management within a global or multi-site environmentStrong track record of commercial and contractual negotiation, including alternative sourcingConfident handling commodity risk and market volatility, running multiple sourcing programmes in parallelExperience of working with a global supply base.QualificationsCIPS / MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent senior procurement experiencedegree-level education desirable (engineering / science / business preferred)ERP exposure beneficialIf you’re a proven global category leader who thrives in ambitious, change-driven environments and wants the platform to make a visible enterprise-wide impact, this is a standout opportunity.In return you will receive an excellent salary & benefits package aligned with the scope of the role.
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Global Category Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I’m delighted to be partnering with a fast‑growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide. As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy...
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Global Category Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I’m delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide.As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across a...
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Global Category Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I'm delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide.As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across a...
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Global Category Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I'm delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide. As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across a...
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Global Category Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I’m delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide. As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across...
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Global Category Manager
3 hours ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom Embrace Talent Consulting Full timeHead of Category Management - Hybrid Working - Glasgow I'm delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing organisation that is investing significantly in its global procurement capability as it scales worldwide. As part of this transformation, they are appointing a Head of Category Management to lead and shape global category strategy across a...
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Global Category Manager
2 days ago
City Of London, United Kingdom AR Resourcing Group Ltd Full timeA top 10 global leading cost & engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Global Category Manager.The main objective of the role is to set a global & regional procurement category strategy across professional services:Lead on strategic procurement projects, negotiation, and contracting activities for the business.Build collaborative and effective...
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Global Category Manager
3 weeks ago
City of London, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full timeGlobal Category Manager – Food Packaging (Foodservice) – Remote with Travel – £60,000–£70,000 + PackageJob IntroductionTake on a high-impact global role as a Global Category Manager for Food Packaging, driving strategic sourcing across key packaging areas including disposables, reusables, sustainable packaging solutions, and foodservice packaging...
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Global Category Manager
1 week ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd Full timeAbout Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de‑coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury...
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Global Category Manager
6 days ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Full timeAbout Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de‑coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury...
