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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS3937982

Surrey, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist
  • Cost Reduction Expert
  • Stakeholder Engagement Professional

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly experienced Senior Category Manager, expert in strategic sourcing and management within the IT sector. With a robust background that spans over a decade, this professional has honed skills in developing impactful sourcing strategies tailored to meet organizational goals. Notably effective in scenarios demanding strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach, they have consistently enhanced supplier performance and crafted complex negotiation strategies, bringing significant cost benefits and alignment with regulatory requirements. Their collaborative working style has proven pivotal in engaging with cross-functional teams to forward procurement initiatives that contribute substantial business value.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Demonstrated success in cost-saving initiatives, including a notable 20% reduction in total cost ownership for IT infrastructure at a regional technology firm and significant savings at a telecommunications company through strategic supplier management.
  • Process Optimization: Improved procurement processes including a 15% reduction in contract turnaround time through enhanced compliance and efficiency strategies.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Known for a participative leadership style that ensures effective cross-departmental collaboration and alignment on procurement projects.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement and Sourcing: Proficient in designing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies that significantly reduce costs while ensuring alignment with broader company strategies.
  • Contract Negotiation: Skilled in navigating complex contract negotiations with a track record of optimizing terms to favour organizational interests, thereby improving bottom lines.
  • Stakeholder Management: Highly adept at fostering strong relationships across organizational levels, ensuring procurement strategies are closely aligned with key business priorities.