Job Description

Senior Global Procurement Category Manager - Indirect (Marketing, Capex and PS)
Uxbridge
Full-Time
58,000 - 101,000 £ / year (est.)
PCD330177

Want a 3D Career? Join the organisation.
At the organisation, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community.
We call it the 3D career at the organisation and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits.
Bring everything about yourself that you are proud of, whether that is your passion for making a difference, focus on others’ well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community.
In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people’s wellness as much as you do.
Because at the organisation, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Category Manager to join the organisation.
The person holding this position will report to the Director or Procurement.
If you want a multi-dimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.
the organisation Tasks
• Purchasing strategy creation and review for assigned spend categories
• Lead cross-site strategy implementation with cross-functional team
• Sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contracting
• Value measuring and reporting and target setting
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier assessment and performance management
• Review and recommend purchasing process improvement, innovation and ongoing learning
• Drive change, matrix leadership and Continuous Improvement
• Train and coach purchasing team members and/or stakeholders
Objectives and Responsibilities
• Benchmark current cost levels and KPIs, define purchasing strategies and lead purchasing projects/initiatives to the most effective and successful outcome
• Deliver against and improve upon key objectives of cost, service, quality and other targets
• Communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels
• Promote the profile of the purchasing function
• Initiate, encourage and implement new and innovative approaches to problem-solving, project delivery and continuous improvement
• Facilitate the creation and delivery of the ‘One the organisation’ culture and participate in purchasing process development and team leadership activity
• Demonstrate thought leadership within and external to the team, set a behavioural example for others in the team to follow
Complexity and Accountability
The role involves the management of cross-functional activity in a multi-site, pan-European environment. Although global structures exist, stakeholder behaviours are often locally driven and must be managed accordingly. Strategic purchasing is not new but a limited understanding of the process exists in parts of the business. Change management is a key objective.
The job holder is accountable for the management of key spend categories including the delivery of savings and supplier performance objectives.
Relationships
Identifying and maintaining effective relationships is critical to this role as change must be managed across all markets and all functions in the business. The individual should have the ability to influence, engage and/or motivate stakeholders, operational users, governance committees and cross-functional team members
Knowledge, Skills and Location
• A proven track record in delivery of effective category management in a multi-site, tactically driven environment is essential.
• Accomplished, competent and recognised as SME in several GP processes, sub-processes or categories.
• The role is likely to be located at global centres such as Harefield or Amsterdam but depending on circumstances can be situated at other sites.
• There is some European travel (approximately one trip per month).
• A second European language is sought after but not a pre-requisite.
Development and Succession
Senior Global Category Managers have a wide category management experience and are responsible for more complex portfolios requiring multiple stakeholder influencing and change management across multiple functions and countries. Senior Category Managers will manage their spend portfolios in a more autonomous and empowered way and will be expected to deliver against higher targets in shorter timescales.