Global Category Manager

Ref: AS9023818

United Kingdom

£80,000

• Permanent
• Expert Procurement Professional
• Strategic Category Management
• Efficiency And Cost Reduction

About the candidate

The candidate brings a wealth of experience as a Global Category Manager, specialising in procurement within the facilities management and property services sectors. With an extensive track record of developing effective category strategies, this expert efficiently collaborates with diverse teams to align objectives and drive significant cost reductions. Their analytical skills are complemented by robust negotiation abilities, ideally positioning them to enhance any team's operational performance through innovative solutions.

What makes them great?

• Cost Savings Achievements: Played a pivotal role in reducing overall costs by 20% through strategic negotiations and process standardisation at a mid-size energy solutions provider.
• Performance Improvement: Designed and implemented a vendor performance monitoring framework that improved compliance and service delivery by 30% at a national construction firm.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Spearheaded project that enhanced supplier performance metrics by 15%, showcasing strong team collaboration and project management skills.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in analysing market trends and aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives to achieve cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, enhancing collaboration and compliance.
• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable deals that support both cost savings and strategic goals.