2 x Senior Category Managers IT or Corporate Services

Our client, operating within the procurement supply chain sector, is currently seeking 2 x Senior Category Managers specialising in IT or Corporate Services. This is a contract position for skilled professionals with a background in indirect Category Management.Must have security clearance Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational prioritiesOwn, develop and execute category strategies for HR, Recruitment and Training, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximise valueLead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-value contractsIdentify and manage category-specific risks, including supply resilience, geopolitical, financial, and sustainability considerationsSupport stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation, and value realisation from strategic partnershipsSupport the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including the transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and the establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay modelKey Person Attributes:Communicates complex commercial and strategic concepts clearly and confidently, adapting style to suit senior stakeholdersAligns diverse stakeholders behind shared objectivesConfident decision-maker, balancing ..... full job details .....