Global Category Manager
- Location:
- City jobs
,
London jobs
- Salary:
- £60000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits
- Company:
- Bramwith Consulting
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 14/11/2009 17:00
- Job id:
- 45946549
- Contact:
- Chris Redford
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/0906-25.9 23113
Global Category Manager - Professional Services Category
This global company are looking for a Procurement specialist to help strategically drive their corporate Procurement team forward across the professional services spend category.
You will be required to use strategic sourcing techniques and best practice procurement, whilst implementing savings across the category - spend areas include Management Consultancy, Tax, Legal and Audit among others.
Although this role is based in London it will also involve some international travel.
This Procurement role will see you:
Develop strategic sourcing strategies across the category
Engage and gain buy-in from key internal and external stakeholders and building effective relationships
Introduce innovative cost saving initiatives
Promote Procurement best processes within the company
Managing the tender process and formulating commercial agreements
To succeed in this Procurement role you will need:
A solid background within indirect procurement and extensive knowledge of the professional services spend category
Have good commercial acumen and be able to present financial benefits to the company
Show enthusiasm and have the gravitas to deal with key stakeholders
Previously worked across a global remit and across multiple sites
In depth knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology
A track record of achievements and developing a category
Be degree educated and ideally hold professional membership i.e. MCIPS
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and growing company. There will be the strength of a global organisation and the feel of a local business where you can really make a difference to the procurement function see how your actions impact upon the business. The company?s reputation and culture is enhanced by a strong commitment to training, development and career progression.
For the right candidate they are offering a salary of £65k pa accompanied by excellent benefits.
Key words: Purchasing / Procurement / Professional services / Indirect / London / Strategic Sourcing
