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Category Manager - Shared Services

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a month ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: Competitive
  • Experience required: Excellent procurement experience within a similar category, experience in Financial Services preferred
  • Role involves creating and implementing category plans, achieving cost savings, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders, managing contracts
  • Benefits include excellent bonus structure, 7.2 weeks annual leave, retail and lifestyle discounts
  • To apply, click 'apply now' or contact for a confidential discussion about your career

Your new company:I am delighted to be working with a national Financial Services organisation as they search for a Category Manager to lead their Shared/Professional Services spend. This is an excellent company which values autonomy and professional development above all else. Your new role:In this role you will be:

  • Creating and implementing category plans for the wider company
  • Focusing on achieving cost savings in your category
  • Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders daily
  • Engaging in a mix of BAU and project work
  • Managing and negotiating contracts

What you'll need to succeed:The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent procurement experience within a similar category i.e. managing MSPs, HR services, consultancy spend etc.
  • Experience in Financial Services (or other regulated environment) is preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to take initiative and work autonomously
  • Strong commercial acumen

What you'll get in return:

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent bonus structure
  • 7.2 weeks annual leave
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts

What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.