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Senior Category Manager, Ground Handling, £70k

Senior Category Manager, Ground Handling, £70k

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £70000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Geoff Hunt

  • Contact email:

    geoff.hunt@1st-executive.com

  • Salary high:

    70000

  • Salary low:

    50000

  • Job ref:

    GHJ691159_1709130897

  • Published:

    2 months ago

  • Duration:

    6-months

  • Expiry date:

    2024-03-29

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Position: Snr Category Manager

Rate: c£50-70k + package

Location: Southwest London - Hybrid (2 days per week)

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within one of the world's largest airline groups? We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to lead ground-handling category procurement initiatives. This role presents a unique opportunity to drive both business as usual (BAU) procurement activities and transformational efforts for a significant North American project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end procurement processes within the ground handling category.
  • Drive transformational procurement strategies for the North America region.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement objectives with organizational goals.
  • Utilize global expertise to manage procurement operations across multiple locations.
  • Implement procurement best practices within a large matrix organization.

Key Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in end-to-end procurement within related industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Facilities.
  • Proven track record of managing procurement operations on a global scale, with exposure to North America preferred.
  • Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in large matrix organizations.

This is an urgent requirement, so if you possess the skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply immediately. For further information, please contact geoff.hunt@1st-executive.com