Strategic Thinking Jobs in Yorkshire

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Sr. Business Development Manager (12 month FTC), Pickup and Return Points (PARP)

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Amazon
segments. As a Sr. Business Development Manager, you will work on the development and execution of strategies to enhance Amazon's last-mile delivery solutions. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to revolutionize how millions of customers pickup and return their Amazon packages. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and implementing expansion strategies for our PARP … network • Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with location providers • Working with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network growth • Analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement • Managing complex, customer-impacting projects from conception to completion The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, possesses strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and thrives in a fast-paced … location network. The main tasks will be: - Generate and implement partner specific expansion plans in DE, AT and NL to grow our PARP network. - Creating long-lasting relationships with strategic partners and own our network expansion strategy end-2-end. - Work with location partners to ensure Amazon awareness, exposure, and ultimately growth increases. - Actively monitor partner's location performance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Owner - Data Platform

Skipton, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
SBS Skipton Building Society
drive engagement and alignment in an agile change environment. Gather and translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical requirements, enabling development teams to create impactful features. Value Stream & Systems Thinking Visualise and optimise the end-to-end value stream for the Data Platform, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maximise flow and reduce lead times. Apply systems thinking to … thought and creative solutions that benefit customers and colleagues. What Do We Need From You We're looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills. Ideally, you'll bring: Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role within a data-driven environment. Strong knowledge of data … complex data needs into clear objectives. An analytical mindset, focused on delivering business value through data solutions. A deep understanding of the internal and external data landscape, influencing the strategic roadmap to meet future needs. A focus on service delivery, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation within the Data Platform. Strong people and communication capabilities, fostering collaboration and engagement across More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Technology Business Partner

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
DFS Furniture Ltd
General Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Business Technology, the Technology Business Partner (ITBP) serves as the strategic interface and key liaison between the IT department and assigned business units. The core purpose of this role is to align technology solutions with business strategy, drive value from IT investments, and manage the relationship to ensure technology effectively supports and … enables business objectives. The ITBP acts as a trusted advisor to the business, providing strategic consulting on technology-related initiatives and bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders, acting as the primary IT point of contact for strategic initiatives. Understand business challenges, opportunities, and strategic goals to proactively identify and propose technology solutions. Strategy & Roadmap Development: Partner with business units to co-create and develop a technology roadmap that aligns with their strategic plans and priorities. Identify, screen, and evaluate new solution opportunities to address unmet internal and external customer needs. Prioritize projects and initiatives More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Product Manager

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Tes
All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions. Role overview: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead one or more of our core SaaS products or product lines. In this role, you'll take full accountability for your product's performance … for closing the loop on value realisation-ensuring initiatives deliver intended outcomes, and adjusting course based on results and insights. You'll thrive here if you combine a strong strategic mindset with the ability to execute in agile, iterative ways. Our product team and wider business are undergoing significant transformation, and this role is a unique opportunity to help … high-performing, outcome-driven product organisation. What You Need to Succeed Experience 5+ years in product management, ideally within a complex or multi-product SaaS environment. Proven experience leading strategic initiatives that span multiple functions and genuinely impacting the business trajectory. Knowledge Deep understanding of SaaS business models, performance metrics, and product-market dynamics. Strong command of product discovery More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer

Scarborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ProViso Staffing
testing; currently doing a lot of modernization projects updating portfolio for statis dynamic and mobile testing • Project: Resource will be playing a key role in deploying components of the strategic solution for Application Security space and providing integration support - may work on several initiatives - project is in development stage (have gone through ideation and high level design) going into … VS. Average Candidate: • Someone who can work independently with stakeholders to implement solution from design, constantly able to update design - Crucial: taking initiative, strong problem solver and is a strategic thinker and can identify solution; experience using vulnerability and security testing tools to help with understanding of software composition (SAST, SCA, DAST), best will have used the tools themselves More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Bid Manager

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hippo Digital Limited
and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation Strong commercial awareness and understanding of what makes a successful sales strategy Strong stakeholder management, team leadership and strategic thinking skills Ability to plan and meet deadlines in accordance with changing requirements Ability to consume large volumes of bid information and identify the critical details that will More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Workplace Technology Engineer (Microsoft)

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
PEXA Group Limited
very much a hands-on technical role in a Lead capacity for a seasoned engineer who can make an impact from day one, combining your technical know-how and strategic thinking to deliver the ongoing workplace technology strategy. You will engage with key stakeholders both in the UK and Australia, so communication skills and gravitas a crucial to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Workplace Technology Engineer (Microsoft) - 12 month FTC

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Smoove plc
very much a hands-on technical role in a Lead capacity for a seasoned engineer who can make an impact from day one, combining your technical know-how and strategic thinking to deliver the ongoing workplace technology strategy. You will engage with key stakeholders both in the UK and Australia, so communication skills and gravitas a crucial to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Programmatic Ad Sales Lead

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
GIG Retail Limited
strategy, data, media and creativity together to drive exceptional results. We're now hiring a Programmatic Lead to take charge of programmatic ad sales and delivery - blending technical expertise, strategic oversight, and hands-on revenue generation to drive success for retail media clients. What you'll do: Revenue Strategy & Delivery Own the client programmatic advertising sales strategy - from acquisition … and insights Work with the data team to build audience segmentation models and attribution frameworks Use tools like Google Analytics to enhance performance Client & Partner Leadership Act as a strategic partner to key clients, aligning campaigns with their commercial goals Advise on programmatic best practice e.g. brand safety, frequency capping, creative optimisation, etc. Stay ahead of trends in programmatic … including Ad Manager, AdSense, DV360, Campaign Manager Strong analytical and commercial skills - confident using Excel, SQL, GA4, data visualisation and reporting tools Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker and team leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment Ideally degree-qualified (but experience matters more) Why GIG Retail? We are a values-led business that puts More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Operations Manager, Artificial General Intelligence Data Services

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Amazon
goals and successful program implementation. You work in an ever-changing environment where every day brings ambiguously defined problems, new challenges and new opportunities. You are able to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution and solid cross-functional collaborative results-oriented work. This position involves regular communication with senior management on project status and risks. People Management, cross … fields - Experience with people management and operations leadership - Experience in a management role in a technical/customer service/data operations environment - Experience of creating and contributing to strategic planning processes - Experience in managing cost center - Experience in leading large teams to high levels of performance - Experience in developing future leaders and creating tailored succession plans - Experience as … a project owner/sponsor for strategic step change initiatives and enabling innovative thinking in project teams - Experience working on MS Excel, analysing data and presenting to senior management PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree - Experience in leading speech data operations - Exhibits excellent judgment - Demonstrated passion and obsession for customers while maintaining a lean, highly productive operation - Experience hiring More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Engineering Services

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
+ Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering KO2's client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety … performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in a dynamic and forward-thinking business. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to … in safety-critical or high-integrity software environments (e.g. EN 50128 or equivalent standards). Background in embedded software verification, performance analysis, or real-time systems. Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills. Why Join KO2's Client You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering culture that values innovation, personal growth, and meaningful contribution. The business More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £90,000
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AI & Product Development Manager - LEEDS

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
26PMX
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE We are seeking a forward-thinking AI and Product Development Manager to lead the discovery, development, and deployment of AI-driven tools, processes, and proprietary products that drive efficiencies and innovation across our performance marketing operations. This role will sit at the intersection of technology, marketing, and operations, responsible for identifying high-impact opportunities for … and client-facing solutions, and overseeing product lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of working within an agency environment and will be equally comfortable in strategic thinking, cross-functional team collaboration, and hands-on execution. RESPONSIBILITIES AI Integration & Innovation Identify and evaluate opportunities to integrate AI across performance media, reporting, creative, analytics, and client … Enablement Partner with leadership to roll out new tools and processes agency-wide, ensuring adoption through training and documentation. Act as an internal evangelist for AI adoption and product thinking, helping teams transition toward more tech-augmented workflows. Vendor & Partnership Management Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party AI and MarTech vendors where appropriate. Lead build-vs-buy assessments More ❯
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Deputy Director Technology Services

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
UK Health Security Agency
post holder will be expected to think strategically in terms of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group, operating model, governance, risk, security, resilience, tooling, partners, cost, performance, and transformation. Thinking creatively, the post holder will be expected to understand and apply best practice from technology and service operations and more broadly, from outside these disciplines and the healthcare domain. …/direction at all organizational levels, both internally and external. Espouse a modern products/platforms/cloud-first approach. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the … record of successfully migrating legacy, on-premises applications to the cloud, as well as optimizing a hybrid, multi-cloud environment. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £81000.00 - £117800.00 a year
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Data Modeler

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Experis - ManpowerGroup
for professionals with a background in consulting, banking, or corporate strategy who are looking to accelerate their career through direct exposure to C-suite decision-making and high-impact strategic initiatives. As a Data Modeler, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven strategies by building robust models, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that inform executive-level decisions. … You'll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across finance, risk, and technology, translating complex data into actionable insights. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain advanced data models to support strategic planning, risk analysis, and financial forecasting. Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Power Query, and Excel VBA. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and … deliver tailored analytical solutions. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including C-suite executives. Support strategic projects with data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and performance tracking. Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reporting platforms. Contribute to the development of data governance and best practices. Candidate Profile We're looking for candidates who combine analytical rigour with More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Modeler

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Experis
for professionals with a background in consulting, banking, or corporate strategy who are looking to accelerate their career through direct exposure to C-suite decision-making and high-impact strategic initiatives. As a Data Modeler, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven strategies by building robust models, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that inform executive-level decisions. … You'll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across finance, risk, and technology, translating complex data into actionable insights. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain advanced data models to support strategic planning, risk analysis, and financial forecasting. Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Power Query, and Excel VBA. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and … deliver tailored analytical solutions. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including C-suite executives. Support strategic projects with data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and performance tracking. Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reporting platforms. Contribute to the development of data governance and best practices. Candidate Profile We're looking for candidates who combine analytical rigour with More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £400 - £428/day
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Business Development Manager

City, Leeds, United Kingdom
Polypipe Building Services
the offsite water management category into new, non-core business sectors, including, but not limited to RMI & local authorities, civil infrastructure, residential and MMC manufacturing. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to develop new business opportunities, build and maintain key relationships. To drive growth in these sectors, a holistic, solution selling approach is essential. Key … in non-core sectors such as RMI, local authority, civils, residential, and MMC/offsite manufacturers. Conduct market research to understand industry, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform strategic planning. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, civil engineering contacts, contractors, and MMC/offsite manufacturers. Develop and execute a strategic business development … to achieve sales growth and profitability targets. Utilise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools daily to record details of all interactions, track leads, manage accounts, and analyse sales data for strategic decision-making. Sales and Account Management: Collaborate with the Territory Sales Managers to penetrate commercial contractors and grow market share for water supply and prefabricated drainage systems. Support the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Business Solutions Manager, Digi-Flex

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Amazon
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leader in cloud computing, is seeking a Business Solution Manager to drive strategic procurement initiatives for our Data Center Services. This role is critical in optimizing processes across Digi-Flex-AWS, directly impacting our ability to scale and innovate rapidly. As a Business Solution Manager, you will lead key programs to improve PR to … synergies. Your role will involve creating comprehensive training content, improving supplier and Category Manager onboarding, and conducting operational analysis to enhance procurement efficiency across IPS. This position requires a strategic thinker with analytical skills, capable of identifying and implementing process improvements that have a significant impact on AWS's procurement operations. You'll need to demonstrate leadership in driving … for all processes within the Infrastructure Operations Planning & Sourcing Organization. Provide expert guidance and support to team members and stakeholders. Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends. Strategic Process Improvement: Spearhead and drive progress on all Process Improvement & Automation initiatives across the organization. Lead end-to-end process revamp projects, from strategic planning to successful implementation. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Manager - Enterprise Experience

York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Anaplan Inc
environment. Ability to define and manage complex product roadmaps and technical requirements. Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution. Any Experience with localisation and or accessibility is helpful Preferred Skills: Familiarity with modelling platforms like Anaplan. Familiarity with Enterprise More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Development Technical Lead - Digital & Cloud Implementation

Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Caraffi Limited
must be willing to travel to their Bradford office 2 - 3 days per week . About the Role A leading organisation in the utilities sector is seeking a forward-thinking Software Development Technical Lead to drive the development and operation of cloud-based digital solutions. This role is pivotal in delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology aligned with … strategic roadmaps and enterprise architecture. As a technical lead, you'll be responsible for building modern, resilient applications using cutting-edge cloud technologies. You'll provide hands-on development support, technical leadership, and governance across digital projects-ensuring solutions are robust, future-ready, and aligned with business transformation goals. Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Architecture Shape and influence technology roadmaps … engagement skills Ability to absorb and present complex technical information to varied audiences Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities High standards of integrity, customer focus, and ownership Desirable: Strategic thinking and experience influencing technology direction Experience leading and embedding organisational change Deep knowledge of cloud architecture and application development Commercial management of technical partners Why Join Us More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Service Delivery Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Evri
Build a high-performing team culture, nurturing leadership and specialist talent. Be a Trusted Partner: Act as a senior advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on IT services and strategic initiatives. To be successful in this role you will need Degree in an IT-related field (or equivalent experience) ITIL 4 Foundation (Expert level preferred) Experience & Skills Proven track … cost efficiencies Deep understanding of ITSM frameworks and KPIs Experience with service transformation and achieving industry accreditations (e.g., ISO, SDI) Excellent communication skillsable to translate tech into business value Strategic thinker with strong analytical and planning skills Confident stakeholder manager and influencer at all levels Skilled in team development, coaching, and performance management Experience managing third-party vendors and … service providers Why Join Us? At Evri, were transforming how technology supports our business and customers. Youll be part of a forward-thinking IT team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If youre passionate about service excellence and want to lead from the front, wed love to hear from you. We are committed to building a truly inclusive More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000
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Technology Innovation Consultant - DEFRA - G7

York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manchester Digital
Responsibilities • Continuously scan Defra's business environment and technology market for disruptive trends that could transform operations. • Develop thought leadership materials such as reports and explainer videos to promote strategic and policy-driven technology adoption. • Lead the delivery of proof-of-concepts, pilots, and proof-of-value initiatives, securing executive sponsorship and reporting findings to business leaders. • Work with … teams to shape business models and roadmaps that incorporate emerging technology trends. • Engage with key technology suppliers and vendors at senior levels to explore partnership and innovation opportunities. • Build strategic relationships with academia, innovation centres, and government-backed initiatives, driving collaborative IT-enabled innovation projects. • Champion and lead the Defra Innovation Network, fostering knowledge exchange and ideation within the … processes and associated tools. Skills & Experience • Knowledge of emerging technologies, global market trends, and the IT landscape, with the ability to assess their business impact. • Understanding of Defra's strategic drivers, policies, and IT strategies, ensuring technology trends align with business needs. • Ability to lead technology-enabled business transformation, from ideation to pilot implementation, delivering clear recommendations. • Experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head Of Cloud Managed Services

South Bank, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ARM
basic + 10% bonus + benefits Overview : Leverage extensive cloud technical expertise to lead and grow our Cloud-Managed Services practice. You'll operate as a technical authority and strategic leader, driving delivery excellence across a diverse customer portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure best practices in service delivery, help shape future offerings, and … of industry trends, client challenges, and competitive landscape. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence internally and externally. Comfortable managing both on-site and virtual teams across multiple projects. Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility and experience. Skills & Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and trends (Azure, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, modernization). Experience in onboarding, transitioning, and delivering More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 90,000 Annual
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Solutions Architect (Networks)

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Claranet Limited
with the 70/30 rule. Teams to collaborate with Portfolio and Propositions - collaborate to design and deliver portfolio and solutions that meet documented customer business outcomes and deliver strategic proposition outcomes. Work together to build Service Descriptions for customers where appropriate. Infrastructure (Networks) & Cloud Delivery Teams- collaborate with the teams to ensure skills and resourcing levels and availability … security concepts as it relates to Network Solution Designs. High-level Knowledge of at least 1 of the following environments: Azure, AWS, GCP, VMware Private Cloud, Microsoft 365 A strategic thinker with experience in the development, implementation, and management of the entire solution architecture life cycle Strong interpersonal and relationship management skill with the ability to build credibility quickly More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Hardware Product Manager

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Travis Talent Ltd
technologies. Visiting technology exhibitions Essential Requirements 5+ years Product Management Experience Deep understanding of product management principles Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in communicating ideas and concepts Strategic thinker Detail orientated Ability to create reports using various computer software tools Ability to work with and influence every level of seniority with internal and external customers. Proactive in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Sr Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Amazon
complex consultancy procurement categories covering design engineering, concept to detailed engineering scope for APAC, within the Professional Services procurement team - Achieve cost savings through standardization, bidding, negotiations and strategic initiatives/programs to unlock value. - Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business - Understand trends More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Strategic Thinking
Yorkshire
10th Percentile
£47,500
25th Percentile
£48,530
Median
£66,250
75th Percentile
£79,688
90th Percentile
£87,000