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Senior Category Manager

Alexander Lloyd

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Senior Category Manager to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier negotiations, and collaborating with internal teams to align procurement with business goals. As a leader, you will mentor a team to drive best practices while ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory obligations. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for key categories.
  • Manage supplier negotiations, contracts, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Contract negotiation
Supplier management
Stakeholder engagement
Communication abilities
Project management
Procurement systems proficiency

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

This range is provided by Alexander Lloyd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Client Partner | Accountancy, Finance & Procurement recruiter

Senior Category Manager

Location: London

Hybrid: 3/4 days per week in the office

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be once again partnering with an instantly recognisable, highly desirable global brand on the hire of a Senior Category Manager on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for key categories
  • Manage supplier negotiations, contracts, and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with business goals
  • Oversee the full procurement cycle, including tenders and contract management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team to drive best practices and efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory obligations
Skills & Experience
  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • Ability to manage projects under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in procurement systems

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

Get in touch to hear more!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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