The Adecco Group
Category Manager

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Category Manager | Financial Services Categories
6 Months | Hybrid | £600/day Inside IR35 | Flexible Location | Financial Categories
In this role, you will step into an established Category Manager position, taking ownership of a portfolio of indirect spend categories. Your focus will be within Financial Services categories.
This is a hands-on procurement role requiring an experienced self-starter who can manage both sourcing activities and supplier management.
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Previous Experience
Previous experience as a Category Manager working within Financial Services, Retail, Customer Service, Energy is especially of interest.
Key Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a large, complex corporate environment (preferable)
- Indirect procurement expertise
- Category management experience
- Strategic sourcing and supplier management capability
- Indirect procurement experience is essential
- Experience of managing Financial Services categories
- Strong stakeholder management skills


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Job Details
- Location: Flexible
- Hybrid: Flexible
- Contract: 6 Months (potential to extend)
- Rate: £600/d Inside IR35 via umbrella
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