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Category Manager, London (City of London)
Client:
Procurement Heads
Location:
London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
06.03.2025
Expiry Date:
20.04.2025
Job Description:
Procurement Heads is recruiting on behalf of a leading international real estate business for a Category Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact procurement function, working across facilities management (FM) and various indirect categories such as IT, Professional Services, HR, and Marketing.
Why Join This Business?
* Professional Growth: The successful candidate will have access to comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their procurement skills and achieve long-term career goals.
* Autonomy & Impact: The role offers autonomy to lead sourcing projects and make decisions that directly influence the business, driving innovation and improving procurement processes.
* Work-Life Balance: The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility to balance office collaboration with home-based productivity.
* Recognition: Contributions are valued within the team, and achievements are celebrated, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner closely with business stakeholders, coaching and empowering teams to adopt sourcing best practices and enhance Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
* Take ownership of sourcing projects across multiple categories, leading each stage from strategy to execution.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
* Work with the supplier risk management team to maintain a current, accurate master supplier database.
* Provide support during peak periods to ensure smooth procurement operations.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in tendering, ideally within FM or indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, HR, Marketing).
* Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills, with the ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
* Supplier relationship management and negotiation experience, with a commercial and contract-focused mindset.
* Proficiency in sourcing tools (ideally Proactics) and a drive for user adoption.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken.
* Highly numerate, with strong IT skills (MS Office, intermediate level).
What’s On Offer:
* A salary of up to £50,000.
* A comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, 25 days annual leave, and life assurance (8x salary).
* A supportive, inclusive environment where contributions are recognized and valued.
* Professional development and progression opportunities within a leading global real estate business.
If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to an exciting, dynamic procurement function, apply today to take the next step in your career.
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