Category Manager – Indirect

1 month ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Holt Executive Ltd Full time

Are you a Category Manager – Indirect (IT AND Services) expert with a keen eye for value?


Holt Executive are exclusively supporting a global provider of lifesaving/innovative connectivity solutions that connect people and assets around the globe, including in remote and challenging environments.


Our partner is seeking a dynamic Category Manager – Indirect (IT AND Services) to manage a diverse spending portfolio exceeding million annually. Your role will involve developing stakeholder relationships for early project involvement, delivering category strategies, and procuring goods and services cost-effectively and efficiently. You will also proactively identify new opportunities using market insights and experience.


Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager – Indirect (IT AND Services):

  • Execute elements of the global Procurement strategy relevant to allocated categories.
  • Collaborate with the Procurement Director to develop and implement category and sub-category strategies and projects.
  • Maximise synergy opportunities through supply-base integration.
  • Assess risks and recommend risk-based approaches to optimise time, effort, value, and risk in each procurement.
  • Conduct market analysis, run tender processes, analyse data, and negotiate to ensure savings within a best practice framework.
  • Support or lead category negotiations to secure savings, value for money, and efficiencies.
  • Introduce market innovations that drive value and mitigate risks.
  • Develop and manage key supplier relationships to enhance supply chain control, process improvement, and contract management.
  • Collect and analyse spending and market data to support procurement strategies.
  • Manage significant and complex supplier contracts, ensuring value and compliance.
  • Support sustainable supply base efforts to reduce carbon impact and achieve net zero by 2050.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Category Manager – Indirect (IT AND Services):


Essential:

  • Strong management and influencing skills.
  • Experience in category management and sourcing a broad range of goods and services.
  • Proven track record in developing category strategies.
  • Proficiency in negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
  • Understanding of end-to-end RFP processes, contract awards, and supplier management.
  • Knowledge of contract law and legal principles.

Desirable:

  • Degree-level education.
  • CIPS certification or working towards it.



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