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Salary1st-Executive are mandated with a global banking organisation, currently searching for a Category Manager to manage a broad range of consultancy and professional services categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-known FS organisation who are operating in global markets. Interesting time to join the bank here as this is a greenfield opportunity. The bank is going through a period of continued growth and acquisition.
Main responsibilities are the below;
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend areas, working collaboratively with business stakeholders to deliver a combination of quick wins and longer term strategic reviews and initiatives.
- Be responsible for working closely with UK departments to define requirements, assist with identifying vendors, lead RFX process and evaluations, negotiations etc.
- Provide market insights into the sourcing process on projects within categories of expertise
- Perform due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Negotiating with external service providers/suppliers to deliver best service and a value proposition
- Drive continuous improvement in the service provided to the Business and generate ideas and initiatives to stimulate an ongoing pipeline of enhancements.
- Conduct third-party reviews on selected third-party's to ensure business relationships are fostered and maintained.
- Managing supplier relationships and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Produce and deliver reports to senior management to track productivity, quality and efficiency of third party relationships
Interviews to be arranged ASAP - apply with your CV.
