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Global Category Manager

2 months ago

Staffordshire UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Distinct Full time

Global Category Manager – Indirect

Staffordshire

Competitive salary + Bonus + Car allowance


Are you experienced in global procurement? Have you managed multi-million-pound spend?


I’m delighted to be supporting a global manufacturing business based in Staffordshire to recruit a Global Category Manager. This is a senior role within the business, giving you the reigns to drive strategy and growth across indirect spend.


If you’re looking for somewhere that can improve your procurement toolbox, offer first-class progression opportunities whilst enhancing your career profile all at the same time... then this is the one for you.


Key responsibilities:


  • Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend categories.
  • Lead negotiations and contract management with key suppliers.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve supplier performance.
  • Monitor market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with the wider business objectives.
  • Managing and coaching your procurement team.
  • Assisting in the recruitment of new personnel.


Essential experience:


  • Proven experience in category management, preferably within a global manufacturing environment
  • Indirect spend management, although direct procurement would also be considered
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Background of coaching/mentoring procurement teams


To find out more, please apply via this ad. We look forward to hearing from you.