Category Manager Security Services

We are partnering with a blue-chip client who are looking to bolster their current procurement department and require a Category Manager within Security Services. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing activities within the Security Services whilst supporting the Head of Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

• Identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and contracting with new suppliers.
• Regular benchmarking of current inputs, services, and suppliers to ensure our supply chain is delivering maximum value and innovation.
• Lead initiatives including rationalisation to increase spend compliance and concentration with preferred suppliers, delivering improved efficiencies and driving category maturity.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure that quality, service, and client requirements are considered and applied when negotiating commercial value.
• Responsibility for all Security & Temporary Labour related spending.
• Supporting transformation within the Procurement team and implementing change management throughout the organisation.

Requirements:

• CIPS qualified or equivalent
• Previous experience within Security & Temporary Labour in a Procurement role ideally, but not critical
• Category management experience.
• Commercially focused with a proven track record of cost reduction.
• A strong negotiator who understands TCO and utilises SRM to achieve the best value.