category manager

category manager London, England

Robert Walters
Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

I'm currently recruiting a Senior Category Manager - Marketing for a professional services company in London The Category Manager will be responsible for managing the full procurement cycle of a range of Content Production spend products and services. Previous Marketing category experience is essential and experience with Content Production procurement (Video/Photo Production, Postproduction, Licences etc.) would be desirable.

This role will be responsible for the overall strategy and sourcing activities for your category and building and implementing category approach for the next 3 years. The person will be responsible for launching request for proposal/quotation at the group level for the related category and implement and follow up enhanced Vendor Management Program for Strategic and Important vendors.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Undertake spend analysis, trends and opportunities and makes recommendations for new projects or improvements
  • Undertake market research and consult stakeholders to understand technical and commercial aspects of a range of business needs
  • Work with various stakeholders to articulate business needs and outcomes, whilst aligning to procurement process
  • Prepare category and sourcing strategy for Content Production
  • Oversee the evaluation process, ensuring compliance with all policy requirements
  • Draft contract terms from a standard template and negotiate contractual terms
  • Track savings and cost avoidance potential, dealing with financial planning and forecasting

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience of category management and executing complex RFP processes
  • Marketing Procurement experience is a must
  • Previous Content Production experience (Video/Photo Production, Postproduction, Licences etc.) would be desirable
  • Developed project management skills: highly organised and able to prioritise tasks
  • Advanced negotiations skills
  • Business acumen

Please note this role is based in West London and work on a hybrid model, 1-2 days a week in the office and the rest WFH

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more please send your CV/contact details to [email protected] and we can set up a call.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates


I'm currently recruiting a Senior Category Manager - Marketing for a professional services company in LondonThe Category Manager will be responsible for managing the full procurement cycle of a range of Content Production spend products and services ...

category manager
Robert Walters

www.robertwalters.com
London, United Kingdom
Toby Fowlston
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
HR Consulting
1985
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant
Chef Zone London, England 11 - 13 GBP HOURLY Today

Able to operate a dishwasher efficiently. Make sure the floor around your pot wash section is kept clean and dry and follow requirements set by manager.

Public Area Cleaner The Merchant Hotel
The Merchant Hotel Belfast, Northern Ireland 10.75 GBP HOURLY Today

Complimentary overnight stay in The Merchant Hotel with dinner and breakfast in The Great Room Restaurant. \*subject to contract.

Senior Lecturer/Senior Tutor Primary Education
University of Bedfordshire Bedford, England 46974 - 56021 GBP ANNUAL Today

This includes: PGCE Primary Education with QTS (3-7); PGCE Primary Education with QTS (5-11); BA Primary Education with QTS (3-7); BA Primary Education with QTS

Research Assistant
City, University of London London, England 36386 - 38592 GBP ANNUAL Today

The postholder will have a first degree in health or social science (i.e. psychology, sociology, clinical studies) and possibly a Masters degree, in psychology

STUDENTS LOOK HERE! SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP WORK
Next Thing Education Ltd Tonbridge, England 8.5 - 12.5 GBP HOURLY Today

The clubs & camps allow children to gain technical and logical skills from a young age, as well as being a great enriching childcare avenue for parents.