Category Manager – IS&T

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Our client is a world leader in food and FM services that employs around 30,000 people in the UK & Ireland, and partners with clients across more than 2,000 sites.

As the IS&T Procurement Category Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the Indirect procurement strategy, with a focus on Information Systems & Technology.

Your role is more than managing categories – it’s about innovating and driving the organisations presence and competitiveness across the UK & Ireland. Every strategy you create, every relationship you foster, and every decision you make will have a profound impact, propelling service quality and technical performance to new heights.

What you’ll do:

• Manage assigned IS&T-focused categories, increasing international coverage and driving efficiency.
• Develop and lead category management sourcing strategies across the UK & Ireland.
• Collaborate with global buying teams to align and implement global category strategies.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Supply Management in the UK.
• Ensure compliance to company policies, maintaining a focus on risk mitigation.
• Manage a pipeline of projects and initiatives based on business need and opportunity analysis.
• Monitor and report on the performance of the Global Supply Management.

What you bring:

• Experience in Buying/ Procurement Category Management.
• Experience in IT procurement would be particularly relevant.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multicultural and matrix environment.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and commercial performance improvement.
• Graduate calibre, working towards CIPS/ ISM or equivalent qualification.
• Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written, with excellent communication abilities.
• Financial acumen, results-oriented, with a focus on revenue generation and savings.
• Flexibility for international travel where required; fluency in English (French/ Spanish a plus).

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