Global Category Manager, Technology - £70K
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Location
Guildford, Surrey
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£60000 - £70000 per annum + Car Allowance, Bonus
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Contact:
Anthony Barden
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Contact email:
anthony.barden@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
70000
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Salary low:
60000
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Job ref:
J12787_1559745977
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Published:
almost 5 years ago
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Expiry date:
2019-06-04
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Startdate:
ASAP
A leading Technology firm in the heart of Surrey is seeking a Global Category Manager to help define Procurement strategy for a wide range of IT services.
Following a major Procurement transformation, this FTSE 100 company needs a Technology specialist to embed category management across the core business, and demonstrate the value of a truly strategic Procurement function.
As Procurement mandate has recently been granted, you will be starting in a strong position!
Role & Requirements:
- Develop and implement end to end, global IT category strategies for hardware, software, hosting and telecoms, delivering year on year cost reduction and value for money
- Spend responsibility of c£30-35m
- Build strong relationships and work closely with key business stakeholders at all levels
- Manage suppliers, help consolide supply base and reduce tail spend
- Act as champion for the global procurement transformation project, with an emphasis on embedding category management across the business