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 suppliers to enhance collaboration and performance
Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities
Improves value by working collaboratively with multiple internal (global) stakeholdersProfile

A successful Category Lead - Marketing & Professional Services you will have the following:

A procurement professional with several years of experience as a category leader operating at a global/international manufacturing organisation which has a level of medium to high level of complexity
Expertise in strategic sourcing of indirect materials such as marketing, professional services etc
In-depth knowledge of procurement systems and best practice e.g. working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems
Experience in leading international procurement projects and building category strategies from the ground up
Legal & Contractual understanding. Ability to review negotiate terms and conditions to mitigate legal and commercial risk.
Ability to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders at all levels (C-suite included) and external suppliers
You must have managed marketing and a professional services category as part of your remit. Job Offer

Competitive salary with car allowance + benefits
Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits.
Opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
Career growth and professional development opportunities where you can help to sharp this role