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Senior Category Manager – HR & Professional Services

Employer
GPA Procurement
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£80k-£90k p.a. + Car Allowance (10%) + Bonus (0-20%) + Pension (5%)
Closing date
22 Jan 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement, Purchasing
Sector
Private sector
Function
Buyer, Manager, Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Exciting Procurement transformation role for experienced & driven Senior Category Manager to lead change & manage group HR & Professional Services spend for our market leading Services client. Interested?

As part of a wider corporate transformation programme our client is restructuring its procurement operations to reflect best corporate practice through optimising its spend leverage, raising the quality of its procurement skills and utilising its offshore capabilities to create a highly efficient team. The objective of the central procurement team will be to manage all external spend by the Group and ensure key strategic suppliers are closely monitored and aligned to its needs.

As Senior Category Manager you will manage sub category spend across the Group that has critical business impact. You will manage spend from between £50m to £100m across the HR and/or Professional Services category spend. Managing value delivery, on-going performance and the risk represented by the substantial supply base is of critical importance.

As a key member of the Procurement and Sourcing Team your objectives are to build and lead delivery of the Category Team’s capability, ensuring consistent and effective sourcing (external and internal); risk management and innovation to simplify the supply chain.

You will be responsible for/have:

  • Previous HR and/or Professional Services strategic sourcing & category management experience
  • The allocation of Manager & Buyer resources and capacity management across the category team supporting the Category Head.
  • Leading cross-functional teams of operational stakeholders, sourcing and commercial managers through the sourcing process to deliver breakthrough results that deliver commercial advantage for the company.
  • Working with the Category Head to develop and deliver a clear category strategy for the Group
  • Ensuring suppliers provide value for money and business benefit to the company, including innovative proposals.
  • Expected to have in depth knowledge of commercial and contract management trends in the respective supply markets to apply best practice to supplier management.
  • Developing relationships with existing Suppliers that leverage spend to reduce costs whilst delivering innovation and benefit to our business.
  • Developing new strategic relationships with new suppliers and partners to meet customer needs and requirements that allow us to differentiate the company in the market.
  • Leading cost management exercises to identify waste and drive immediate savings in external costs.
  • Identify opportunities to exploit economies of scale (group leverage, standardization, normalization of suppliers etc.)
  • Working with Business Partners and stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry and related Divisional business models is essential.
  • The role is critical in driving improved customer experiences and reducing risk through the supply base within the categories.
  • Working with the Category Head to deliver a long-term Category vision, with a clear strategy and operating plan, supporting the Category Team’s objectives to the Group, business strategy and improving the measurable contribution of the Team to business performance.
  • Direct accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of the relevant sub Category Strategies.
  • Implementing Supplier Relationship Management as an effective and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms.
  • Ensuring that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented by the Buyers within the category team.

You will be/have:

  • Proven HR and/or Professional Services strategic sourcing & category management.
  • Commercially focussed with proven track record of delivery within a complex firm – focussed on cost, growth & value.
  • Recognised as a trusted partner to internal & external stakeholders & clients.
  • Strong leadership – building, mentoring & developing productive, motivated & progressive teams.
  • Strong experience in leading Procurement projects from end to end, working to a structured process for RFIs and RFPs
  • Building and implementing buying strategies, working with stakeholders and Business units to gain agreement and commitment to change
  • Managing supplier negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management processes, supported structured supplier performance reviews
  • Managing and influencing stakeholders and suppliers

To register your interest in this, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV, stating your location and current salary details to info@gpa-procurement.com or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.

GPA Procurement (UK) Limited (GPA) acts as an employment business and an employment agency. GPA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Company

GPA Procurement 


GPA Procurement is a highly experienced and very successful procurement recruitment company. The GPA brand has been synonymous with the recruitment of procurement professionals from Graduate to Head of Procurement for the last 21+ years. Our successful track record, our pedigree and our commitment to quality sets us apart. We are the trusted partner to many organisations both large and small from the private and public sectors. In the last 12 months we have delivered assignments ranging from a 45 head retained campaign to more focused search/headhunting assignments.

GPA has one of the best procurement recruitment teams that include experienced recruiters and procurement practitioners.  We can and do deliver!

GPA Procurement (UK) Limited
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2PW

Telephone: 01423 520080
Email: info@gpa-procurement.com
Website: www.gpa-procurement.com

 

 

Company info
Telephone
01423520080
Location
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG12PW
GB

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