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Head of Category Management

Employer
Langley Search & Interim
Location
Role can be based out of various offices across England and Wales
Salary
up to c£95k + bonus
Closing date
19 May 2022

Job Details

Our client are currently recruiting for Strategic Head of Category Management opportunities which are working within the Technology, Digital, Cloud and Networks space. Working across the full lifecycle of strategy, procurement and contract management these roles would suit procurement / commercial professionals who have a track record in developing category strategies, market engagement, senior stakeholder engagement and team leadership. With a significant spend these roles offer the opportunity to deliver flexible, creative, innovative a leading edge technology solution.

Key deliverables include:-

  • Team leadership and management, including coaching and capability development.
  • Deliver ‘best in class’ category management through developed innovative category and sourcing strategies that demonstrate a clear focus on customer service and deep market insight
  • Work collaboratively across a wide senior stakeholder community to develop category strategies that deliver value and are sustainable
  • Possess excellent communication and consultative skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders / suppliers.
  • Delivering strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) that enhances category and supplier performance

About you

The successful candidate will ideally bring a blend of the following:-

  • Strategic category management experience across either hardware or software – including technology services, digital, cloud, networks etc
  • Outstanding stakeholder management skills, including ability to engage, influence and positively challenge in complex environments
  • Experience in leading, managing and developing the capability of commercial teams
  • A track record of thought leadership and transformation

This role attracts a salary of up to c£95k + bonus and can be contractually based out of either London, West Midlands, Norfolk, Merseyside or South Wales with the flexibility of some home working.

Langley are a diverse, minority-owned business and we are passionate about promoting diversity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status or gender and particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

For further information please email info@langleysearch.com or call +44(0) 333 366 0839 quoting 7907NR.

Langley Search & Interim is the specialist search firm and interim provider of end-to-end Supply Chain roles, including Procurement and Operational Excellence positions across the UK, Europe and Internationally. We place senior level interim and permanent positions  across Consumer, Industrial, Public Sector and Technology & Professional Services Sectors.

Company

Founded in 2002, with a successful MBO in 2018, Langley is an owner managed leading boutique recruitment consultancy offering Executive Search, Contingent and Interim Solutions to fill procurement, end-to-end supply chain, commercial and transformation roles.

Our specialism and knowledge brings an in-depth understanding of our market and we are well positioned to work across a broad range of industries and businesses. These include, rapid growth companies, FTSE 100 businesses and NFP / public sector organisations both in the UK and internationally.

PRIVATE SECTOR PRACTICE including FMCG (food and non-food), retail, leisure, technology & media, aerospace, automotive, capital equipment, energy & utilities, defence, oil & gas, construction & FM, Pharmaceuticals, Retail Banks, Investment Banks, Insurance, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Professional Services and Consultancies

PUBLIC SECTOR PRACTICE including Local Government, Central Government, NHS, Charities, 3rd Sector and Not-for-Profits, Higher Education & Housing Associations

In an increasingly complex and changing marketplace our structured, transparent & efficient recruitment services take the risk out of hiring. When you engage Langley to deliver a recruitment solution you can expect an ethical, robust and professional partnership that delivers with integrity. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
44(0)844 847 8336
Location
Suite 2.1
East Side
Kings Cross Station
London
London
N1C 4AX
United Kingdom

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