Category Manager leading Bazar strategy at Bidcom, focusing on digital market competitiveness and innovation. Requires strong analytical skills and experience with global suppliers.
About the role
- Global Category Manager driving procurement excellence for Videndum. Developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and quality improvements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global category strategies to deliver value, cost savings, and innovation across the assigned procurement categories.
- Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
- Analyse market trends, supply risks, and spend data to identify and capture new opportunities.
- Manage supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and business needs.
- Support the development and implementation of sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
Requirements
- Significant experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in an international environment.
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, and supplier innovation.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Passion for procurement excellence and global collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics).
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
- Flexible Working Hours
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
- Employees Sharesave Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
- And lots more!
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