Category Lead - Corporate Services and Marketing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for corporate services and marketing spend, driving commercial value through supplier partnerships and cost optimization.
Role type
Category Lead (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, and category strategies for corporate services and marketing.
Domain
Corporate Services, Marketing, Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, tender management, spend analysis, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, stakeholder management, risk management, market analysis, cost optimization, category planning
Preferred skills
Experience in Corporate Services, Professional Services, Facilities Management, or Marketing categories
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities including market analysis and contract execution; Analyse spend and supplier performance to identify cost reduction opportunities; Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business priorities; Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement; Support supplier governance and risk management activities; Deliver regular category reporting and commercial recommendations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC