Bramwith Consulting
HR Category Manager – Procurement
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HR Category Manager – Procurement
£80,000–£90,000 + Bonus | London – 3 Days per Week
I’m partnering with a major global organisation undergoing a significant transformation of its Procurement function, led by a new CPO and senior leadership team.
As part of this transformation, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR Category Manager to take ownership of a broad and highly visible HR Services spend portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal stage. You’ll have real ownership of the category, significant exposure to senior HR stakeholders and the opportunity to shape how Procurement supports the wider People function.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the HR category strategy, aligned to wider business and Procurement objectives
- Take ownership of a broad portfolio of HR Services spend
- Lead complex strategic sourcing, tendering and negotiation activity
- Partner closely with senior HR and business stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial advisor
- Analyse spend, supplier markets and existing contracts to identify new commercial opportunities
- Lead supplier negotiations and ensure the business achieves the best possible commercial outcomes
- Develop strategic supplier relationships and drive improvements across cost, service, performance and innovation
- Challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities to transform and optimise the supply base
- Support the implementation of new Procurement processes, systems and ways of working
- Manage multiple projects and sourcing initiatives across a complex stakeholder environment
- Bring greater structure, commercial thinking and Procurement influence to the HR category
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What They’re Looking For
- Strong HR Procurement / HR Services category experience
- A proven background in strategic sourcing and category management
- Excellent commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable value
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior stakeholders
- Ability to develop category strategies rather than simply manage sourcing projects
- Strong supplier and contract management experience
- Comfortable working within a complex, global and changing organisation
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo
- Someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- A genuine interest in joining a Procurement function going through significant transformation
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The wider Procurement organisation is undergoing major change, including new leadership, new systems and a new operating model, making this an excellent time to join and have a genuine impact.
If you’re an ambitious HR Procurement professional looking for greater ownership, senior exposure and the opportunity to help shape a transforming Procurement function, I’d love to hear from you.
Please message me directly or send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwith.com.
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