Senior Category Manager (Direct Materials)
London (1 day office per week)
£90k - £110k (9 months FTC, pro rata)
A Global Technology organisation are currently recruiting for a new Senior Category Manager to join their Procurement function on an initial 9- 12 months fixed term contract basis. This role will lead on strategic sourcing and category management for their Direct Materials. Experience of data center builds would be a real advantage.
You will be tasked with developing and implementing regional sourcing strategies for direct categories aligned with the Global Category team. You will lead on supplier selection, negotiation and contracting regionally. You will drive sustainability initiatives to lead to improved products and solutions.
In additional you will lead on supplier management, (KPI’s / OTD) and support the governance and quality processes. You will drive stakeholder engagement through the region collaborating with a range of internal teams (including engineering and operations).
Suitable candidates will have proven direct materials category experience at a senior level within procurement, ideally from a Global matrix structured environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global brand during a period of growth for an initial 9 months fixed term contract.
You will be required to travel to the London office once a week or fortnight.