Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services

Overview

Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services – Hilti Great Britain. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories. You will drive cost efficiencies, ensure supplier performance, and deliver best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. You will lead projects and foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.Responsibilities

Lead sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., HR, Marketing, IT)Deliver value through cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigationManage end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation)Maintain and improve supplier relationships and performanceTrack spend and identify cost optimisation opportunitiesMonitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvementPartner with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needsSupport regional/global procurement initiatives in local marketsEnsure compliance and support process/digital improvementsAct as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business needs, collaborating with internal departments; proactively inform management and the wider organisation of spend, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and spend optimizationReview and ensure compliance, drive operational improvements, including development and implementation of digital sourcing models; collaborate with the Procurement Operations team to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement of sourcing strategiesEngage with Global or Regional teams and effectively implement projects in designated marketsQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any fieldPrevious procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and servicesStrong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skillsAbility to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organizationProficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is essentialDetail-oriented problem-solving skillsCommunication skills with a proven ability to explain complex topics clearly to a wide variety of audiencesProven interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively within a team, cross-functionally, and with various stakeholder groupsDesire for an international career with international mobilityWhat we offer

Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of leadership roles are filled internally)6% employer pension contributionsPrivate Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme33 days'' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annuallyPaid leave to work on charitable projectsHilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashbackDifferent ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hoursEmployee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topicsTrips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teamsOur Regional Head Office is based at Circle Square in Central Manchester, where we are located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peter''s Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways to work flexibly, so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.We are an equal opportunity employer and value the contributions of all our team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or family status.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Marketing and SalesIndustries

Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Civil ..... full job details .....