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Category Manager

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£60-65,000 + up to 15% bonus + private medical insurance
Closing date
26 Sep 2021

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Specialist Area
Category Manager
Sector
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Function
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A London-based fintech unicorn with aggressive plans to be a global leader is recruiting a Category Manager to own its People/HR category.

Since its inception, the procurement team has grown quickly and is now beginning its next growth phase by splitting out spend areas and implementing category strategies with this one being the first of many. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll be bright, capable and able to pivot to the needs of the business with proven expertise in People/HR Procurement (3+ years’ experience).

You’ll also demonstrate a proactive attitude, great attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously to provide a range of procurement support to the functions within the group, both in the UK and globally.

Based in a recently refurbished modern office in central London, the role will be a mix of office-based and remote work as part of a dynamic, social and energetic team that enjoys regular company retreats. 

As Category Manager, People/HR your key responsibilities will be:

  • Leading day-to-day management of People/HR spend and suppliers
  • Supporting category planning for the People/HR category, across multiple pillars
  • Helping to develop and build a best-in-class procurement function
  • Managing projects and maintaining a project tracker, ensuring data is accurate and kept up to date
  • Leading projects from end-to-end in line with procurement best practice
  • Delivering savings to the business with core focus also being to add value and source scalable partners to help the group grow
  • Building and developing effective relationships with key business stakeholders 
  • Reviewing contracts and other commercials documents, and working closely with legal counsel
  • Carrying out supplier assessment and due diligence as required
  • Conducting market analysis for specific projects and categories to identify supplier activity, price, performance etc

Skills and experience:

  • Experience of working in a Category Specialist or Manager role (Minimum 3+ years)
  • Strong understanding of People/HR purchasing and requirements across Learning & Development, Operational (payroll, onboarding), Consultancy, HR Platforms and Software
  • Category planning experience
  • Experience in implementing / running supplier due diligence process
  • Able to competently review and draft contracts
  • An experienced and skilled negotiator
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to analyse verbal and numerical data and use problem-solving techniques to determine the best course of action
  • Good business acumen and an ethical approach
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Proactive attitude towards work
  • Highly articulate, both oral and written, and numerate

Benefits of the Category Manager, People/HR role include:   

  • £60-65,000
  • Up to 15% bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Matched pension
  • Twice yearly pay reviews 
  • Birthday off
  • Regular company retreats
  • CIPS sponsorship

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

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/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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