Acting as the lead procurement professional for the Office Operations category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analysing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organisation
Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
Facilitating a collaborative approach to category management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
Working collaboratively with suppliers and Real Estate and Workplace Experience teams to enhance supplier value and innovation

Possess an understanding and familiarity with office operations-related products, services, and global suppliers
Exhibit strong leadership and organisational skills with a focus on problem-solving
Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions based on a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgement
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and commercial negotiations
Experience establishing a strategic sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably Global procurement experience

Procurement Category Manager – Office Operations

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