this environment, building and nurturing relationships is very important - walk before you can run The business need someone to drive efficiency's through their supplier base in this area, e.g. look at say their software subscriptions where there might be 20 different suppliers globally - can you bring these together … into one global framework/agreement? Supplierrelationshipmanagement - engage key suppliers to help strengthen and improve their performance and provide transparency to help improve performance and negate any issues with pace Drive savings but also align to wider business goals, adding wider value Navigate a fast … paced environment, able to cut through the noise in a global business Management of a junior member of staff in the procurement team Key Skills: Able to build and implement strategic category plans autonomously Experience within the IT category, able to understand the category technically but also have a more »
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
a Procurement Manager looking to take their A-Game to the next level, someone who can seamlessly thread the intricacies and complexities of stakeholder management, influencing, strategic planning & spend management. The role: The role will be based in central London 2 days per week in the office and we … a long-term vision for this IT Category and help shape the wider environment across other divisions. Ownership of the full procurement lifecycle, including supplierrelationship management. Help to drive cost reduction efforts through process improvements, contractual efficiencies and elimination of inefficient spending. Work with the CTO to … build strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders to include Technology. Organise & create the strategy for IT category management and supplier development. To qualify for an initial 1st stage interview, the successful candidate will possess some of these skills: Strong leadership ability and adept in dealing with a more »
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
THE CHANNEL RECRUITER LTD
central London offices. Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career outside of University? Or perhaps you have experience in buying, category management, or product management and are ready to elevate your career to the next level? This could be your perfect fit! We are seeking … Don't miss this chance to work with a dynamic team, utilizing your degree and proficiency in Microsoft Excel to excel in buying and supplierrelationship management. About the position: As Graduate Category Manager you will be responsible for: - ? Managing a large portfolio of suppliers. ? Developing strategic supplier … to identify new suppliers to increase. and expand selection across product categories. Keywords: Graduate, Intern, Associate, Apprentice, Category Manager, Product Manager, Buyer, Buying, Category Managementmore »