Senior Category Manager

Barclay Meade

Experience required:

– Tendering and contract negotation experience

Significant Direct Procurement experience, in some or all of the following areas

o EPC procurement, large construction projects with FIDIC/NEC Contracts

Significant experience of performing end-to-end Category Management activities for large and complex companies

Proven ability to think laterally, globally, and creatively to drive additional value for the business.

Strong ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Evidence of building trust across large organisations.

Progressive experience in leading Category Management initiatives inclusive of supplier management for companies spending more than 1bn annually.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong negotiation skills. A proven record of significant cost reductions in goods and services related to indirect spend.

Strong internal customer influence and change management skills essential.

Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Track record of delivering long term value within a Procurement environment.