Global Category Manager - Cleaning
hertfordshire, england, United Kingdom
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:
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
The person we hope to find:
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.
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 [email protected]