Category Manager (Travel, Events, HR & Communications)
// Role Summary
Lead group category strategies for Thales UK as a Category Manager, focusing on supplier relationship management and achieving significant cost savings. This role involves strategic supplier engagement and landscape optimization.
// Key Responsibilities
- Drive group category strategies across Thales UK.
- Focus on supplier relationship management and cost savings.
- Lead strategic supplier engagements.
- Optimize the supplier landscape.
- Manage complex service-based contracts.
- Leverage strong stakeholder management skills.
// Role Specification
Category Manager - Thales UK
Thales UK is seeking an experienced Category Manager to spearhead the development and execution of group category strategies. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement operations and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and implement group category strategies across the Thales UK organisation.
- Focus on optimising supplier relationships and achieving substantial cost savings.
- Lead strategic engagements with key suppliers to foster collaborative partnerships.
- Analyse and optimise the overall supplier landscape to ensure efficiency and value.
- Manage complex service-based contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels to align procurement activities with business objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will possess significant experience in managing complex service-based contracts and demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities. A proactive approach to supplier relationship management and a proven track record in cost reduction initiatives are essential.