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Category Manager - Professional Services, sunderland, tyne and wear
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Client:
Initialize
Location:
sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
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Job Description:
Category Manager - Professional Services - Newcastle / hybrid
The role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for professional services, including consulting, legal, financial, and other related services. The Category Manager – Professional Services will also work on master agreements with our suppliers to ensure streamlined procurement activities globally.
Skills / experience
* Extensive experience in professional services procurement.
* Experience / Knowledge of category, supplier, and contract management (specifically contracts over £1m).
* Experience of marking up statements of work, and the ability to translate and communicate the effect of contractual language to stakeholders.
* Experience of procuring and negotiating contracts.
* Experience running end-to-end RFPs for senior stakeholders.
* Experience of implementing procurement policy, procedures, and governance.
* Experience operating at both a tactical and strategic level with a track record of success in delivering financial savings.
Role
Strategy and Planning
* Develop and implement category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and service levels for professional services.
* Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
* Lead the sourcing process, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
* Manage supplier relationships, including performance management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment with category strategies.
* Monitor and report on category performance, including savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics.
* Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the category.
* Comply with all Group Procurement policies and procedures in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements.
Operational Management
* Direct and manage sourcing strategies from beginning to end.
* Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
* Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions of contracts with contractors and/or service providers.
* Monitor service provider, outsourcer, and/or contractor performance to ensure quality of service.
* Provide periodic oversight and execution of vendor requalification.
* Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organisation’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activities.
* Effectively communicate procurement strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear way.
* Manage escalated issues between the service provider and the company and coordinate key mitigation actions.
* Working knowledge of the Category Management process.
* MCIPs qualified or willing to work towards a CIPS qualification.
* Experience working in an environment where customer needs are variable.
* Experience working under category management-based approaches.
* Experience implementing best practice contract and supplier management.
* Proficient using PowerPoint and Excel
* Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders.
* Using self-directed work to draw insights in support of influencing senior stakeholders.
Excellent role, team and company, apply now!!!
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