Procurement Category Manager

Ref: AS6938834

GU21, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement Expert
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Cross-Functional Team Leader

About the candidate

A highly motivated Procurement Category Manager with a solid background in the professional business services sector, our candidate brings a wealth of expertise from working across various industries. With proven success in developing and executing strategic procurement initiatives that align well with organizational goals, they have been instrumental in driving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Their robust analytical skills complement their ability to foster strong collaborative relationships, making them a valuable asset in negotiation and supplier management scenarios.

Notably, their proactive approach to identifying opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement has consistently enhanced procurement strategies within the companies they've worked with. Comfortable in leading cross-functional teams, this candidate ensures compliance and alignment with corporate objectives, ultimately boosting value generation across departments.

What makes them great?

• Developed and executed category strategies resulting in a 20% reduction in annual spend at a mid-sized consulting firm.
• Achieved a 30% improvement in contract compliance at a regional healthcare provider, enhancing value generation.
• Implemented cost-reduction projects that saved over £2 million annually at a global technology solutions company.

Areas of expertise

• In-depth knowledge of category management, especially within consulting services, leading to significant reductions in annual spending.
• Expertise in managing procurement processes for professional services, achieving improved contract compliance and innovative sourcing solutions.
• Proven ability in strategic sourcing and negotiation to deliver impressive cost savings and improved supplier performance metrics.