Category Manager

Are you a procurement whiz with a knack for strategic thinking and a passion for making a real difference? We're looking for a talented and driven self-starter like you to join our dynamic procurement team as a Category Manager!

In this pivotal role, you'll be more than just a buyer; you'll be a key player in shaping the future of our UK&I business. You'll drive strategic procurement, master supplier management, and bring a commercial mindset to the table across multiple Corporate Services categories. If you thrive on challenge and want to see your contributions directly impact the bottom line, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Be a Strategic Force: Develop and execute category strategies across the UK&I Region, focusing on effective sourcing, cost and risk management, visibility and controls, and supplier performance.
• Influence & Negotiate: Use your confident communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, from senior leaders to requisitioners. You'll also flex your negotiation skills, making sound decisions even under pressure.
• Be a Market Expert: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding industry and market trends and changing legislation.
• Collaborate & Deliver: Work both independently and collaboratively to manage multiple projects and stakeholder demands effectively.
• Be the Category Guru: Act as the procurement expert for your category, providing valuable knowledge, expertise, and support to other regions when needed.
• Supplier Relationships: Own and nurture key strategic supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.
• Drive Performance: Develop and maintain high-quality performance plans and scorecards, implement performance management frameworks, and proactively manage supplier performance to achieve continuous improvement.
• Manage Risk: Identify, manage, and escalate supply chain risks through our procurement risk register and governance processes.

• Experience: 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Commercial Acumen: A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and implement new opportunities.
• Category Knowledge: Knowledge of several Corporate Services categories.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Attention to detail and strong data analysis and insight development skills.
• A Proactive Approach: A collaborative working style with a focus on proactive supplier management and innovation.

• Formal purchasing qualification.
• Previous experience managing large supplier relationships.
• Confidence in challenging others while maintaining and building strong professional relationships.

• Location: Flexibility to work from home in the United Kingdom, with occasional travel to on-site locations and our London head office.
• Work-Life Balance: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Compensation & Benefits: A competitive salary up to £46,500, 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, and access to employee benefits like perks at work.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our 2021 acquisition of G4S expanded our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion and operations in more than 90 countries, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you. For more information, please visit .

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver's license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.