Interim IS&T Category Manager
Added on 13/06/2024Full Description
Our client is a world leader in food and FM services that employs around 30,000 people in the UK & Ireland, and partners with clients across more than 2,000 sites.
As the Interim IS&T Category Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the Indirect procurement strategy, with a focus on Information Systems & Technology.
Your role is more than managing categories – it’s about innovating and driving the organisations presence and competitiveness across the UK & Ireland. Every strategy you create, every relationship you foster, and every decision you make will have a profound impact, propelling service quality and technical performance to new heights.
What you’ll do:
- Manage assigned IS&T-focused categories, increasing international coverage and driving efficiency.
- Develop and lead category management sourcing strategies across the UK & Ireland.
- Collaborate with global buying teams to align and implement global category strategies.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Supply Management in the UK.
- Ensure compliance to company policies, maintaining a focus on risk mitigation.
- Manage a pipeline of projects and initiatives based on business need and opportunity analysis.
- Monitor and report on the performance of the Global Supply Management.
What you bring:
- Experience in Buying/ Procurement Category Management.
- Experience in IT procurement would be particularly relevant.
- Ability to work efficiently in a multicultural and matrix environment.
- Proven track record in contract negotiation and commercial performance improvement.
- Graduate calibre, working towards CIPS/ ISM or equivalent qualification.
- Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written, with excellent communication abilities.
- Financial acumen, results-oriented, with a focus on revenue generation and savings.
- Flexibility for international travel where required; fluency in English, (French/ Spanish a plus).
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