Head of Category, Global Procurement - HR (FTSE 100)

An amazing, brand new role working for one of the largest and most prestigious consumer goods/services company, with a number of brands that are globally known and respected. The company as a group are going through a very large, but exciting time of change so expect a very busy and fast paced working environment.

This role will be reporting directly into the executive team, to own, develop and create group procurement strategies across HR - this will encompass: Recruitment, Temp/Perm Labour, Benefits, Rewards, L&D and Payroll services covering the UK, US, APAC and EMEA regions. To be suitable for this role you will need to have worked for global, multi-site, multi-regional businesses working internally with senior-level stakeholders and truly be a SME in the HR category.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Create, develop and implement highly strategic procurement strategies across group HR spend
• Report directly into the board to manage create a forward thinking strategy for the group
• Understand the scope, scale and current layout of the category to initiate category plans
• No team leadership in this role, but utilise other more junior team members for support
• Advise local and regional key stakeholders on technical improvements whilst ensuring best service efficiencies
• Work with the legal department in ensuring contracts are compliant and have best SLA's in place
• Challenge department leads on current process using market knowledge on potential improvements

Experience and requirements:

• Have deep category knowledge and proven procurement experience in the HR category
• Experience in writing category strategies in a global, blue chip sized company
• Confident negotiator when working with whatever level of internal or external stakeholder
• Able to support a business whilst they embark complex transformation
• Previously develop sourcing and RFP strategies to roll out across wider company
• Highly motivated to work in a hectic, busy and fast paced environment working under pressure
• MCIPS and Degree preferable, not essential

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