Category Manager

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Boden Group Full time

Boden Group is partnered with a specialist and supportive business which is looking to bolster its Supply Chain function to support their commercials. The client is flexible on location and is open to anyone based in England who is able to commute into London on a non-frequent basis. Our client is provider within the Facilities Management/Services industry.


Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure the FM supply chain is fit for purpose for customers at all times, providing assurance on risk mitigation, service delivery and driving operational efficiency
  • Develop a clear pipeline of savings opportunities that can be implemented within 6 -18 months, that is tracked and signed off
  • Ensure that there is a transparent pipeline on market tenders and contract coverage and renewal activity
  • Support delivery to the operational teams and supplier managers for assurance.
  • Engagement with business units (MDs and leadership teams) to align and embed category requirements
  • Embed and add value with the International Procurement team including emerging trends to support bids and growth


Experience and Capability

  • Strong track record of sourcing and contract management in the FM category across hard and soft services as well as project works
  • Ability to influence, persuade, challenge key & diverse stakeholders at senior levels
  • Driven individual who will lead and manage their agenda to deliver their objectives and take others with them
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills. Ability to present effectively to all audience levels and able to network across the business and supply chain
  • An ability to work with ambiguity whilst making decisions that are commercially sound.


Interested? Please reach out asap.


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