- Autonomously manage global and European cleaning category i.e. Cleaning chemicals, small & large cleaning equipment.
- Continuously refine category management models, processes, and strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Align category strategies with the companies' sustainability commitments and client needs.
- Foster supplier relationships and negotiate international agreements for enhanced profitability and risk mitigation.
- Ensure effective deployment and governance of category and sourcing strategies across regions.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Finance Management for robust performance reporting.
- Engage actively in international travel for category and supplier management
- Demonstrable experience in creating and implementing a global category strategy, ideally within the cleaning category.
- Proven track record in complex contract negotiation with market dominant supplier.
- Graduate calibre with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Proven track record in complex contract negotiation and international category strategy development.
- Strong communication, motivation, and influencing skills, with an ability to work in a multicultural and matrix environment.
- Financial acumen coupled with result-driven and process-managing abilities.
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Global Category Manager - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Talent Drive | B Corp™
Description
Job Description
Global Procurement – Cleaning | Global Services Company
£75,000 - £87,000 per annum + 20% bonus + £8,000 Car Allowance + matched pension + Private healthcare, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Hybrid Working
Hybrid working (1-2 days a week) in Hertfordshire HQ
** You will be required to be based in the UK with full working rights
Overview:
An outstanding opportunity has come up working for a Global Services to lead a high profile and truly global category. This Global Category role is a brilliant opportunity for someone who will play a key part in managing the Cleaning category to maximise value, impact the sustainability goals, and enhance the companies commercial competitiveness.
This opportunity will be managing a direct report, who will be supporting the overall global category, c.£100M annual spend across cleaning supplies, cleaning chemicals, small & large cleaning equipment, etc. You will require the understanding of the dynamics when negotiating and working with high dependency on a market dominant supplier whilst being able to demonstrate an appreciation for the nuances of international & multi-cultural remote teams.
What the role involves:
The person we hope to find:
Reward and Benefits:
Global Procurement – Cleaning | £75,000 - £87,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance + 20% Bonus + matched pension + flex fund cash allowance + 25 days annual leave.
For more information please apply directly, or by emailing the latest copy of your CV and contact details to
