Overview
We are recruiting a Category Manager to join a centralised procurement function within a global professional services organisation. This role will support the ongoing development and implementation of procurement processes, governance, and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of categories.
Working closely with the Head of Procurement, the Category Manager will take ownership of supplier and commercial activity across areas such as Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, and Facilities Management, ensuring all engagements meet procurement standards, governance requirements, and wider business objectives.
This role offers exposure to both business-as-usual procurement activity and project-based work, with responsibility across locally and globally consumed services.
Key Responsibilities Procurement Governance & Supplier Onboarding
* Ensure procurement processes, governance, and due diligence requirements are consistently applied.
* Support business teams and project stakeholders through supplier engagement and onboarding.
* Work closely with Risk, Legal, Information Security, and Finance teams to ensure robust third-party checks are completed.
* Oversee NDA execution prior to supplier engagement.
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