Global Category Manager - HR
- Employer
- Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £65000 - £75000 per annum
- Closing date
- 2 Dec 2021
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- Sector
- Technology
- Responsibilities
- Procurement
- Position/Level
- Professional / Specialist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Language
- English
Job Details
Global HR Category Manager role looking after c.£100m+ projects for a well known professional services business. You will have ownership of developing and implementing category strategy and influencing stakeholder relationships
Client Details
Global Professional Services and Outsourcing firm well known for delivering a range of consulting, transformation and digital services/solutions.
Description
As Global Category Manager for the HR categories, you will manage a sub category spend across the Group that has critical business impact. You will manage spend across EMEA within subcategories such as temporary and permanent recruitment, and any HR related outsourcing. You will be managing value delivery, on-going performance and the risk represented by the substantial supply base which is of critical importance. There will also be an element of developing and influencing stakeholder relationships to a senior level, navigating a complex global environment.
Profile
- Strong experience in leading HR category Procurement projects end to end, working to a structured process for RFIs and RFPs. Even better if this has been in a global environment
- Building and implementing category strategies, working with stakeholders and cross functional teams to gain strong stakeholder buy in and take them on the procurement journey. Drive a commitment to change with stakeholders
- Strong ability and track record of driving best value and savings from supplier negotiations
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills, supported by structured supplier performance reviews
- Great in managing and influencing stakeholders and suppliers in order to drive continuous improvement and best value in line with wider business goal
- Degree/MCIPS/Equivalent qualification
Job Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing team
- Global remit
- Strong working autonomy
- Ability for remote working with occasional travel in to the London office
- Development and progression opportunities
Company
Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.
Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:
- CPOs
- Procurement directors
- Category managers
- Buyers
- Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals
- e-Sourcing specialists
- Supplier relationship managers
- Commissioning specialists
- Procurement transformation leaders
- Purchase-to-pay systems specialists
We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.
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