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Senior Category Manager
Computershare UKSenior Category Manager within Technology Procurement team responsible for technology goods and services across global locations. Engaging with suppliers and senior stakeholders to achieve competitive advantage.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for providing procurement support, negotiating with third-party suppliers for all technology goods and services across all Computershare global locations
- Lead cross-functional and/or cross-regional initiatives to develop and execute category strategies and management plan for assigned categories
- Drive continuous improvement mindset within the responsible category/categories
- Directly engage with suppliers on multiple levels (conduct negotiations, select suppliers, and administer contracts, define a set of supplier performance KPIs and proactively hold performance dialogues)
- Build strong and lasting relationship with business stakeholders (drive alignment with key stakeholders on category and sourcing strategies, drive overall reduction in total cost of ownership)
Requirements
What you’ll need- Expert knowledge of Category strategies (for technology goods and services) and the associated supplier landscape
- Previously developed and implemented global Category strategies in alignment with business
- Previously operated as a technology Category Procurement Manager in a global organisation, managing complex supplier portfolios
- Broad knowledge and awareness of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Highly experienced in solving complex problems and scenario modelling with multiple data sources and inputs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
- Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
- Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well
- Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future
- A welcoming and close-knit community with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow
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Hard Skills & Tools
category strategiessupplier negotiationcontract administrationsupplier performance KPIsproblem solvingscenario modelingdata analysis
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementrelationship buildingcross-functional leadershipcontinuous improvement mindset