Senior Category Manager
Computershare UK
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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