Global Hard FM Category Expert
This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to join a market leading business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Hard FM spend areas, where the main focus will be managing large value and complex projects.
The group function is undergoing a transformation, with continuous opportunities for progression. As a key member of the team, you will report into the Head of Global Procurement - Facilities Management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, design and continuously improve category strategies
* End-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using a strategic approach
* Work with senior business leads to develop category strategies and category planning
* Advise stakeholders on market trends, new innovations and knowledge of the supplier market
* Manage and understand regulated and unregulated complex projects
* Ensure best commercial value for the business
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Extensive category management experience in Hard FM
* Strong and proven strategic category management in a complex business
* Ability to deliver savings in a large business
* Engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level
* Effective stakeholder management
* MCIPS qualification nice to have
Benefits:
* Continuous opportunities for progression
* Chance to work with a market leading business