Category Manager (Indirect) - Professional Services and Marketing Categories Cheshire Client Details

A fantastic organisation with opportunities to grow and develop. This is a fantastic opportunity for am experience Category Manager to set up a division. This is a greenfield opportunity with lots of scope working on a global basis.

Description

As a Category Manager (Indirect) you will be part of the Global Procurement Team. You will focus on the Professional, Services, HR and Marketing. You will help to implement the strategy but also build on stakeholder relationships. You must have several years' experience leading on these key categories and be able to demonstrate key deliverable as well as strong negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and drive efficiency in sourcing activities Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate supplier's performance and the effectiveness of the category Lead initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and optimize the procurement process Responsible for continuously gathering Market Intelligence to ensure market competitiveness and transparency of current terms of cooperation with suppliers Build and maintain strong relationships with key s...