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Category Manager - Professional Services
InitializeNewcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK11 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDevelop and implement category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and service levels for professional services. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
Category Manager - Professional Services - Newcastle / hybrid
The role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for professional services, including consulting, legal, financial, and other related services. The Category Manager – Professional Services will also work on master agreements with our suppliers to ensure streamlined procurement activities globally.
Skills / experience
- Extensive experience in professional services procurement .
- Experience / Knowledge of category, supplier, and contract management (specifically contracts over £1m).
- Experience of marking up statements of work, and the ability to translate and communicate the effect of contractual language to stakeholders.
- Experience of procuring and negotiating contracts.
- Experience running end-to-end RFPs for senior stakeholders.
- Experience of implementing procurement policy, procedures, and governance.
- Experience operating at both a tactical and strategic level with a track record of success in delivering financial savings.
Role
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Category Manager • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK