Professional Services Category Manager | £75k

Bramwith Consulting

My client is a Thriving £Multi-Billion Blue Chip Firm who boast a Vast Global Footprint and £Multi-Billion portfolio of Prestigious brands that reaches 5 Billion people across the Globe. This Multi-National FMCG Powerhouse are characterised by their Agile, Positive and Purpose Led Nature which has led them to become market leaders within their space. To Bolster their High Functioning Indirect Procurement function they seek an Experienced Indirect Procurement Professional to manage c.£65 Million of spend both Regionally and Globally across the Professional Services, HR, Insurance & Travel Categories

This is a Fast Paced and Diverse Indirect procurement opportunity to define and execute the Category Strategy across abroad variety of Professional Services subcategories; including but not limited to HR, Finance, Consultancy, Fleet (Regionally) and Insurance & Travel (Globally). Embedded into their World Class Procurement function this role will play a key part in the delivery of commercial value, strategic direction and the leadership within the category area alongside the Head of Procurement and wider team.

Seize this Unique opportunity to join a Prestigious Market Leading firm and open the doors to a prosperous career within Indirect Procurement. If you have procurement experience within Professional Services and you're motived to stamp your mark in a one of the most well-loved FMCG firms, this could be a fantastic career move for you!

Their state-of-the-art offices are based in West London and they offer hybrid working 3x office days coupled with 2x WFH (flexible on which days). They are offering a Lucrative Package of up to £70,000 + 5k Car Allowance and an additional 10% Bonus on top.

Professional Services Category Manager Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse range of categories within Professional Services. (HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel etc)

Managing the Professional Services category by innovating, developing and implementing leading procurement strategies to deliver cost savings to the business.

Professional Services Category Manager Desired Background:

Professional Services category knowledge and tangible end-to-end procurement.

Experience within Professional Services, HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel etc.

Track record of consistent performance, delivery and achievement within a senior buyer / procurement or category management role.

Strong analytical skills and working experience with SAP.

Confident communicator, ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively.

Ability to interact with internal senior stakeholder, influence and win hearts and minds.

Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS or MCIPS qualified preferable)

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