Category Manager
- Employer
- Procurement Heads
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £55-60,000 + 10% bonus + private health
- Closing date
- 26 Nov 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Category Manager
- Sector
- Insurance
- Function
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A leading insurance organisation is in the middle of a huge efficiency program and is recruiting a Generalist Category Manager to be the subject matter guide through this transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a Generalist Category Manager role that will give you great exposure to multiple indirect categories; looking after a large spend you will be constantly engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the industry, this is an opportunity to further your career while helping others.
Does the Generalist Category Manager role sound like something you would be interested in?
As Generalist Category Manager your key responsibilities will be:
- Work with the internal stakeholders to gather, assess and challenge business requirements
- Coordinate the delivery of the process/initiative, leading to the establishment of best in class, policy, process, or service
- Build the category strategy when it is not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this solution
- Implement local cost optimisation plan
- Challenge stakeholders in a manner appropriate to preserve relationships while achieving the right overall commercial result
- Manage the delivery of Procurement process, policy, and procedures (e.g. RFP, RFI, etc)
To work for this exciting leading insurance brand you will require the following experience:
- Experience of negotiating and managing contracts to deliver savings
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience successfully delivering in a customer-focused business, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction
- Experience of building and managing effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
In applications we will be looking for:
- Educated up to A-level (Degree preferable)
- CIPS Professional Procurement qualification
- 3-5 years worth of Procurement experience
- Experience in a minimum of 3 Indirect Categories
Benefits of the role include:
- £55-60,000
- 10% Bonus
- Private health
Company
Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.
With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.
Our purpose...
To deliver recruitment as a professional service.
We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.
Our values
Rewarding relationships
For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.
Exceeding expectations
More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.
Doing the right thing
Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.
Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.
Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD
Tel: 01962 869 838
Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/
- Website
- http://www.procurementheads.com/
- Telephone
- 01962 869 838
- Location
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Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom
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