Summary: The Procurement Category Manager at HSBC is tasked with driving category strategy management and planning for a global procurement sub-category. This role focuses on delivering competitive advantages through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, and innovation while executing sourcing projects to meet savings targets. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with category strategies and effective risk mitigation. The role is hybrid, requiring two days in the office, and is initially for six months with potential extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies to deliver cost savings, lifecycle value, demand management, and innovation.
• Execute global and local sourcing projects in line with category strategies.
• Apply sourcing and contracting knowledge to mitigate commercial, contractual, and operational risks.
• Identify and deliver post-contract value opportunities in collaboration with supplier managers.
• Provide category management expertise and execute sourcing projects across various sub-category areas.
• Deploy strategic sourcing disciplines and excellent project management skills to deliver projects.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in leading large global contracts ($25m+) within specified categories.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and contracting processes.
• Excellent project management and relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify and deliver post-contract value opportunities.
• Strong risk mitigation skills in commercial, contractual, and operational aspects.
• 5 to 10+ years of experience working in large, complex companies.

Salary (Rate): £706.38

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other